Honestly, yes...this is die deterioration doubling to incused lettering and numerals. ...jmho...Spark
@James Gordon ...1988 was a transition year, in that, for most of the year the normal reverse with FG (designer's initials, Frank Gasparro) had no...
@Timothy Weitzel ...if you go with Airtites, which is highly recommended for ASEs, make sure you order the right size...jmho...Spark
Sal, His collection was moderate, maybe 1500 total coins...but I still find new stuff every week. I still have 75 Morgan and Peace to check that...
Found yesterday, a VF20 but still displays the doubling. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Close up of mint mark [ATTACH] Follows are 3 close ups of the hem...
‘56-D...damage. ‘86-D...corrosion. ‘89-D...split-plate doubling and environmental damage. ...jmho...Spark
What NGC has done is list bicentennial halves as “1776” because it has a double date (1776-1976). It shows at the top of the list at their coin...
...looks like normal wear and tear for a 18 yo cent. ...imo...Spark
...and be sure to post a pic of the mint mark out of the flip. It appears to be an impaired proof...imo...Spark
No telling what the stain is from, could be hundreds of different chemicals or substances...jmho...Spark
From the area code 310 this happened in west LA, CA...for those who were wondering...Spark
Regarding pennies ( aka “cents”), here is what I do: Circulation cents are checked for condition of AU58 or better. I check for major ( read...
@William Brownson ...as you see, members strive for accuracy of information on all our forums...and if you post misleading or downright wrong info...
Post “full image” of both sides...but I think this is worn die...die deterioration...jmho...Spark
I’m guessing this is a foray into an artistic endeavor. You asked for a thought, there ya go...Spark
...and don’t go lookin’ for Bicentennial halves...NGC doesn’t even list the year...jumps from ‘74 to ‘77...Spark
...cool find...it’s worth $.75 in AU58...not much appreciation. 1982 and 1983 go for $1.00 in MS60. Honestly, from circulation, 70s and 80s are...
...CORRECTION: my brain farted... 2 beasts would be $2,790.90 USD...2 times the 1/10th price...a lotta moola any way you look at it...Spark
...and it doesn’t cut nice that way either...oh well...Spark
What is the bird between the dragon and the unicorn? Eagle or Turkey Vulture? She had to pass The Old Bailey on her way to the Coronation...Spark
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