Can't tell you you're right when you're not. Sorry.
The Collectors Clearinghouse article on this coin and others that have "die crazing" is now online for the 2/24 edition of Coin World. For those...
Personally, I'd stop short at calling it "die wear" in that the die steel did not change dramatically from 64 to early 72 and I've seen plenty of...
I don't see anything of interest with regard to the E & S.
I agree and this is not uncommon for the 1970-D Kennedy. [IMG] [IMG] Definitely pitting of some type "on the die".
Generally speaking, the "macro" setting on a DLSR allows the user to get the camera "closer" to the object being photographed but the is a break...
I think that Circus Circus in Reno has banks of "coin" slots that pay out in real coins.
Folks also need to remember that the "Internet" did not exist in 1986 at the capacity that it's at today and as such, the US Mint was not in any...
The possibility of finding the right "idiot" buyer perhaps? You know the guy. S/he's the one that will pay stupid money for a coin, absaolutely...
"My Critique", I'd really like to see the chart.
I don't think your having buyers remorse as much as I think that you "over thought" what you might be receiving. After all, once you determined...
Actually, a book would not tell you this as most damage that occurs to coins is readily determined once you look at enough coins. Go to the bank...
Totally your choice Rach89. I've got some "stuff" that is worth face value within my "collection" if you will that I just don't see the need to...
"Ever wonder what coins/currency go into a casino?" No, but I often wonder what coins come "out" of a Casino. Did you know that the US Mint...
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