Sometimes the truth is harsh. And it is very true that this is not an error. It is very true that this is incredibly common. And it is very true...
I'll call it EF, but I wouldn't go any higher than that. The value of this buffalo has nothing to do with grade.
It is a weak strike or worn dies. Not only is this extremely common, there is absolutely zero premium for this, and it will actually decrease the...
There are numerous counterfeits, and they aren't all going to look the same. What you need to be comparing any coins to are genuine examples....
The rockdude is correct. You have a plating error, not a cud. I can't tell if this is a mint-made defect on your coin, or if it is damage. Either...
Thanks guys. I love doing these, so if you have something you want me to talk about, let me know.
You need the Token and Medal Society: http://www.tokenandmedal.org/index.htm
Nothing wrong with that. I like it!
Can I say everything after 1964? I would say everything that replaced the Renaissance series as well, but I do like the Franklin. And I hate all...
For most errors, if you can't see it with a 5x magnifier, its not worth it. And the good ones will be immediately obvious that something is different.
Hmmm.... this one has potential, but I'm not sure. Its definitely DDD on the date, but I can't make up my mind if its damage (such as a hit or...
Oh, its CONECA RPM-001, if you wanted an attribution: http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1954&die_id=1954d1mm001&die_state=lds
That definitely appears to be a late die state of the D/D/D. This is exactly what I am talking about in my Die State thread:...
You are taking a huge gamble buying keys and semi-keys raw, unless you know the series very well. I would not recommend that for most people at...
Rim nicks are important to consider when grading a coin, yes. I don't have any pictures, but would like to add that rim nicks are considered more...
Die States, or The Journey of a Die – from First Strike to Terminal State In answer to a recent question, and sort of as a natural outflow of our...
There is an 1827 O-140 for sale on Ebay right now described as VF-35, and mine is marginally better than his:...
Thanks, but that coin must have a problem or something. I seem to recall having seen it for sale several times in various places. Its not very...
I almost bid on an 1828 on Ebay the other day, but it went too high. I love these VF+ to XF busties - they have exactly the perfect look. I like...
I can't tell anything from your pics, but Frank is most likely correct. Again, I urge you to carefully read and study Frank's recent post on...
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