When considering the grade for a coin (or whether or not to send it in for grading), check to see what the detractors are and where. Your Indian...
I did a quick look: doesn't appear anyone has listed a 1983D yet. Here's a P that looks like your clash. Fun find! Reach out to the folks at...
Good question. I've only noticed it on the outer devices in the past, but not sure about the rest. Per the described theories, I suppose it's...
It could be Longacres' Doubling - Longacre’s Doubling (error-ref.com)
FS = Full Steps for the steps on the Monticello. Steps are a design feature preferred by many for the series. Since they are deep in the...
I'll bet the thrill never goes away!! Fun finds, especially that musket ball. Might be older than our nation. Wouldn't that be something!!
Are you familiar with the Martin Rosol's Easter Kielbasa?? More deliciousness to go with the ham!!
EDS/MDS/LDS/VLDS all refer to the various die stages. Early, Middle, Late, Very Late Die Stages. As the die ages, the devices and design start...
I hadn't had a real interest in Ancients until joining CT. I enjoy seeing the conservations, the investigations, and the narratives most of the...
In my experience, finding high grade 1965, 1966, and 1967 especially EDS/MDS is rather difficult during a CRH event. A specimen like @DAVID J...
Hi Jim - as noted by our fellow enthusiasts, the rotation is minor and within the coining process specifications. The variation would need to be...
I have to say: I'm really impressed by our Ancient members' knowledge. I've not seen our 'professors' stumped once. Truly noteworthy!!
Hello @Rafique - What you are seeing in the TY is some die deterioration and machine damage. Here are some photos for reference (sorry for the...
Yes, these are better. You can see the doubling, probably Class 5 and Class 8. The pivot on this variety doesn't have the severity like the...
Welcome to CT!! Here is some required reading that should help you learn about doubled dies - Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties (doubleddie.com)
Yes, hard to say for sure. Try getting us some better photos. I've seen narrow scalloped divots like that. And they were lamination errors....
Great find!!
Searching images online, there appears to be multiple doubled dies for the date. The image above shows a more severe doubling...perhaps tripling...
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