That's a REALLY nice 83D!
I don't see anything, looks normal.
Was this a solid date OBW roll?
You got it! Chloride is very destructive to metal.
NO! There are thousands of 1909's that have proof characteristics, that does not make them proofs.
The absolutely do get verdigris due to the copper in the alloy. In my experience, the verdigris found on nickels is VERY tough and difficult to...
Only worth saving to fill a hole or, as a collectable coin, in high grade like these: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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You even see the lines in this very beautiful, well-struck example. You can also see the lowering the shoulder relief didn't solve their strike...
You can clearly see the lines in the planchet: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
In 1990 they also tended to super-polish the working dies. I found this one where the entire neck was polished away: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The 1990's produced some odd planchets. Many of the planchets had these strange striations (lines) in them. Years ago, I discussed on the web with...
Sorry about the airtite, don't want to remove it...but you get the idea. The first picture is how it looks in hand. Then I blew up the light so...
Here's a good "tinges of red" too...plus it has some purple. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Should I start an MPL thread? :wacky: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Agree, I love that brown with tinges of red look. NICE!
Nice RPM! I don't usually care for these unless they are strong and easy to see like this one.
The Memorial series is very interesting. I'm surprised there is not more serious collectors out there. The big thing you should get out of this is...
Not even close...keep dreaming.
That set appears to be very nice compared to others I've seen. Take 'em out and give us better pictures. :)
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