@Jessica Cioffi ...research How Dies Are Made at doubleddie.com. It will teach you to differentiate the damaged coins from those deemed worth...
I voted EF40...Spark
With the scratches on the face I would call it MS62. The glare in the pics hides confirmation as full torch (FT). NGC ‘s price guide lists a...
@Jason Cagle ...you are very welcome. It’s hard for forum members to know the expertise level of new members, so I offer the following if no one...
@Jason Cagle ...stay curious and enjoy the hobby, we’re here to help. Welcome to CoinTalk!…Spark
Yes...but it also removed luster and value, and, at the time, the 60’s for me, we just didn’t understand that it was an abrasive and altered the...
78-D/AU58, wear on a circ. coin. 70-D/AU58+, the obverse is really clean but the reverse does not support min. for MS60...I count at least 14...
Yeah, well, I lost sight of the fact he was a new member, so you’re right. But he was last seen yesterday morning over 36 hours ago and I think...
I agree. I have never had acetone turn any copper or copper-plated coin pink. Ketchup will. It’s a mild acidic. Also, strong acidics, like...
@David travers ...a close-up of the date has been requested 6 times now...Spark
NGC lists a 14-D at G4 for $155. IMO you would be able to sell it for about 100-125 in current condition...there is still the question of...
@AirborneReams ...try distilled water first, a good soak of 24 hours. Then pat dry, never rub. If no change, try a diluted acetone of 25% for an...
@David travers ...Please, supply a clear, in-focus close-up of the date...Spark
...and you will never see one exactly like that again, because it has been uniquely damaged somehow, someway. You would have a very difficult...
I see flattening of the hair, so no to FH. I also see abrasion or a scuff both on the drape that covers the lowest part of the shield and on the...
Looks very nice, carbon spots detract some but overall nice DDR-001. Can you divulge a ballpark price that you paid for it? I’m curious what...
...agreed to 20 at first, but you are right...not enough LIBERTY...Spark
@Jay latour ...glare and reflection can mimic doubling. Diffused light is hard to accomplish but is better. 2 light sources at 10 and 2 o’clock...
@Sabrina Fehr ...also, next time you post, tell us where you see the doubling (if any) and include a close-up pic of the area...Spark
Cogent point. Another sobering thought...the TPGs certify fakes occasionally too...although, to be fair, that is always gonna be the exception...
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