I have always believed that the lack of 1815 cents primarily had to do with scarlet fever in Philadelphia and that some were struck during that...
I think it more important to find out what the coin is worth with a high grade and FT before he considers sending it anywhere. It just might not...
it's a good question. If I knew, I would tell you, but I can't. I can't imagine how a vertical line could not be present when the horizontal...
because they are lower on the coin. The highest point is the last part of the design to strike. When the strike isn't complete, these features...
why do you think that Merc Dimes have a premium for FSB? It's because the bands are the highest point on the coin and are only there on coins that...
it has nothing to do with wear, it has to do with completeness of strike
yes, you're absolutely correct, but think about it... The bands are the high point on the coin. It is very unlikely that a coin will exhibit full...
the bands on the Roosevelt are the criteria for full torch... tomato, tomatoe
thanks for the correction, and the great info, conder
definately, too! ;)
The proof strikes are FAR more likely to have full bands as they are struck multiple times versus a circulation strike from Denver. The...
In a word... no. The hype machine is in full effect though.
Those bands are full and split, but this coin looks like a proof, which would have a S mintmark rather than a D. I will add that this is NOT the...
ok, bear... here's the next step. Let's say for the sake of argument that the dime you own has full bands. Now what do you do? Before I did...
The important part is that the lines reach from one side of the torch to the other with no interruptions.
we need MORE cowbell!!!
bear... we need a picture that we can see the bands all of the way from one side to another. These photos are not close up enough to be able to...
take close ups of the bands if you want an opinion on the bands
isn't the idea of a hobby to pass time and have fun, though? Maybe learn something?
oddly, the sport of bowling is experiencing the same atrophy Bowling alleys are being torn down, kids aren't bowling as much all of our hobbies...
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