VG8/$3.25@NGC...melt $2.02 as of today...scratch is anybody’s guess as to how it happened...too much damage on both sides...imo...Spark
9 types were produced in 1982. The ones that anyone would have a chance to find are the 7 business strikes and the proof. The ultra rare 1982-D...
Please provide close-ups of the areas you suspect doubling. Otherwise, I see possibly worn die, split plating and lighting glare issues...imo...Spark
I would definitely pick up all the 19th century and turn of the century...very nice group all around...it will keep you busy. Really like the...
@Paul Rendon ...being a new member, here is a website that will help you immensely, if you don’t already know... doubleddie.com. It is John...
Yes...grease or debris filled that part of the die...the term used most frequently is “struck through grease”...during the strike, the grease...
Consider the source, most CT members know that ETSY is notorious for overpriced, misrepresented articles for sale, especially coins...jmho...Spark...
Basically, it illustrates the Mints’ intention toward these crappy coins since their inception in 1982...they’re business strikes produced for...
...and so is paddyman...Spark
Yes, deteriorated die... @thomas mozzillo is correcta-mundo...jmho...Spark
The term used is “doubled die”...the die used to strike the coin is doubled when it is made...jmho...Spark
...agree it is deterioration from an overused die set, coupled with 27 years of circulation wear. The die crack is neat but still no added...
Rick...thanks for posting the link...now I know. I was expecting the OP to have some kind of answer, but the website had the answers...Spark
...in what way is it rare?…please explain...Spark
...imho...your 50p is too torn up to save, here in America we call that a “spender”...or “gas money”. I’m certain all the wonderful people in...
...I was at VF20 until I saw the damage to the bldg. on the reverse...voted F15. The obverse/eagle is a good design, the designs on commems...
@capthank ...9 year-old thread...OP last seen in 2014...Spark
86 yo cent with normal wear and a spot of corrosion...jmho...Spark
Planchet flaw or severe gouge...really a poor quality result...there is some die deterioration going on too...jmho...Spark
@4LuvOr$$ ...you can certainly get an idea if you study 3 things: ...surely, by now, some member has previously pointed you in the right...
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