So, I've been in the process of doing some Spring Cleaning and clearing out some clutter under my desk. I've been accumulating change and using...
It looks like a plating blister to me as well.
Maybe they can hire you to help them collect the user requirements. Makes sense to me.
Indeed, a fun find! But you've been working for it for awhile so, the spoils go to you. Ground is softening up and ready to release its treasures!
Brian's Variety Coins lists 161 DDR varieties. Only about 20 apply to business strikes. And there are 2 Master Hub doubled varieties.
Is it - wow?
@PamR - Have a look at the different types of Machine Doubling (damage) - Machine Doubling (error-ref.com) In particular, check out Push Doubling.
This was probably a liberated coin, and maybe because of the verdigris by the shield. Some collectors/dealers will spend a problem coin since...
I think that this is the problem. Scopes are not capable of taking a full shot of a dime, never mind anything larger. I've noticed that...
To that point, I recently went through a hoard of cents I collected over the past several months. The Zincolns were worse than I expected....
Your enthusiasm and dedication will be rewarded!
What's under the hood of that Lincoln?
I am glad to help where I can. I recall pouring out my Dinkelacker mini-keg and sorting all the 1998, 1999, and 2000 LMCs. I had hundreds of...
You are in the early stages of getting your collectors eyes...especially a variety collector. I say that you push for answers at this stage to...
Wait...aren't you that guy who said something about the Oak Island Treasure? ;-)
I agree!! There are a few folks here who watch out for their fellow enthusiasts to make sure something isn't overlooked. @potty dollar 1878...
It's a CAM, unfortunately. 3 things to check: The FG font Distance between the A and the M The second T in STATES (it'll be leaning for CAMs)
Nice finds!
I have this old Dinkelacker mini-keg...fairly decorative and provided a nice storage of loose cents for many years. The small hole at the top,...
I weep for the cents that are forgotten...under my drink from McDonald's.
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