@Oldhoopster is correct. Generally, the hammer die is the obverse and the anvil die the reverse. But I've also read that this isn't always the case.
Pick 'tails'. Nice find!
@SmokinJoe Dies have a lifecycle or die stages. Normally, as they get to the latter part of their lives, they enter Late Die Stage and Very Late...
Not sure what I'm looking at there (other than a nickel). Can you suggest to us what you think you have there?
@Amberlarry22 have a look at this and compare it to your 2015 - Brian's Variety Coins - 2015-P WDDR-005 Let us know what you think.
I think I see some surface abrasions on both coins, so they were in circulation for a short while. Still fine specimens for a circulation set!!...
I'm with you. It would take me months to get through those. I have $50 Unc rolls that I haven't touched since I bought them 4 months ago. I...
Fun finds...makes you wonder where they were living for the last 25 years or so.
What else did you get on that trip? We would like to know!!
This is the first 1909 I found...buried in sand as a kid with my metal detector. Not pretty...but it has a story. It's one I'll keep for my...
I checked out Maddieclashes.com...I don't see one for your date. Have a second look and consider submitting photos to the site operators. Good...
They term clashes like this Monticello burning. You can see the clash on the obverse as well. Nice find!
Fun find!
I agree Danomite. I suspect that those dates will only garner between $4-10.
The Gray Sheets give the going rates...not sure if someone here has access to them, but they should be able to dial you in on what they cost to...
Battery recharged...setup continued. Note the difference with the image vs the backing. Picking the right color can really be a difference...
Couple things to note. I use fancy post-it type backings for my photos. You'll find that depending on the coin you are planning to take a photo...
Here are two new photo setups. Phone is dead at the moment, but when I have a charge, I'll show you a few other tips. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I hear you...it takes practice to get the photos just right. Keep at it...it will come easier. I hope that you will find it a challenge of...
Understood. I posted this setup to you before, but have a look. It's pretty low tech and I use it for 95% of all my photos. The block of wood...
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