...the problem is two-fold: they will keep them in circulation after they corrode, and they exacerbate the situation by making more of them every...
@bethany tebrow ...forum members are committed to supplying accurate information. You are welcome to consult elsewhere if you do not want to...
...only the 56 D rpm...Spark
...not trying to argue...imo, coins actually become money after the Mint has culled out defects and the QA Dept. approves them to be released for...
Whenever you open a roll and work with coins, especially MS coins you should have some gloves on, I prefer white cotton because they are...
...thanks for the link, after reading it, imo, any business strike at MS60 as a minimum grade is eligible for the designation if it has a...
...it seems you still have not read the info at Wexler...Spark
@Orange Julius ...you, my man, are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much! This was the my first ancient Roman coin, so this got to be the first...
Spent several days researching on-line and here at CT using keywords. About 700 images later and stumped where to go next, having done due...
...contact marks on some, MD and reflections. Try to reduce the glare in your pics. If you have not already done so, go to doubleddie.com...
...what do you think is wrong with this zincoln?…Spark
This has seen some miles. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are some close ups of VAM PUPs [ATTACH] [ATTACH] There seem to be die chips in the loops of...
...where on the reverse? Can you post a close-up of the area? Can you tell us? Reflections from glare can mimic doubling. Is it in the...
@Monsterrico ...ask a specific question about the cents for which you posted pics...like where you see doubling on an obverse. Which one? Better...
...evidence of circulation: wear on steps 4,5,6 and contact marks under MONTICELLO between FIVE CENTS. I totally agree with @Kevin Mader ...Spark
You still have time... ...before the ball drops in Times Square...Spark
I gave my first best answer for this. Getting confirmation that CT will be here for the near future is one of the best gifts I could ask for this...
...imo, it is the result of both deterioration of the working die and MD. The date and mintmark are slimmer than normal, both effects contribute...
We have a family member whose b’day is 24 Dec. We make a point of gifting him every year specifically for his birthday as well as a Christmas...
Although the reverse pic is not definitive, the coin appears to have the normal initials, not the Reverse of ‘89... The quarter is FV...been thru...
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