I use a triple, 3-4-5 for 12x...it is a knock-off, but it works very well...Spark edited: It has RuPer printed on it.
Remember this is incuse lettering...and as such, the “blister” areas that remain are the low part of the die. Conversely, the G, being the high...
...or a planchet flaw. The coin appears to be a clad business strike after all. Looks blistery...imo...Spark
@Rose collecter ...tell us where you think you see doubling. A close-up of the area would help. I don’t see anything from your pic. Also, that...
Looks cud-ish...meaning, the die was on the verge of becoming full-blown cud. An awful lot of metal for finning, and the rim shot (ba-dum-dum)...
@Amberlarry22 ...I’d have to look up the ‘20 and ‘29 for rarity, but someone will want those for a wheat set. The ‘ 50 and ‘48 are in really good...
I’ve been going through all denoms in my collection for the last 3 years. All 1940 and newer, G4-F12...returned to circ. Wheats...they may be...
MS64 FB ...Spark
@Leonard Quick Sr ...Welcome to the forum. I, too, see no doubling...your coin appears to be less than Mint State, with some serious facial and...
@Michael Jones ...I speak for everyone here at Coin Talk, we want you to learn to become a better collector/numismatist. The more you learn to...
My local Hobby Lobby has zero, zilch, nada for numismatics or philately...Spark
I actually like both, voted for #2 because of better steps, and generally agree with those who graded. Thanks to @physics-fan3.14 for the...
@Michael Jones ...first off, welcome to CoinTalk!…. I’m going to limit my response to the mint set and the ‘43 silver nickel, you’ve posted so...
...and we had a planchet error a few days ago...Spark
Need the reverse, but I doubt it is genuine. There is substantial wear in the hair and ear yet it is still a red (brand-new) color. Let’s see...
There are 2 partial steps at the upper left. Looks to be a very nicely conserved, but normal strike for the date...imo...Spark
Going forward, handle coins by the edge or use white cotton gloves. The oils in your skin/fingers will cause damage. Welcome to Coin Talk!…Spark
Business strike out of a Mint Set. It doesn’t have proof rims. Jmho...Spark
@Mkodo ...go to doubleddie.com and read the various articles there, especially How Dies Are Made. Afterward you will refrain from posting a worn...
Nathan, using vinegar in any combination is not a good idea. It is an acid and will remove the surface layers rendering the coin damaged...use...
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