So, in other words, collectors no longer need to like a coin personally, just so long as CAC likes it. I would hope that anyone who collects,...
A bit of back history on where I got my start: In the 40's my great uncle was an avid collector but got into some financial trouble when his...
Why would they bother to change it? The halfs aren't even released into circulation anymore, so probably the only people who even know they're...
I agree, Clembo. I think it's just the hype of the new coins that drive people to find errors where none really are, and elevate common errors to...
Machine Doubling I found this post on "Machine Doubling" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk Thread of the Week Of The...
Is a die crack even technically an error? Guy~
Here's one of my recent finds. Sorry for the bad pics. [IMG] [IMG] Guy~
It's no more a mistake than making a profit off of any coins. Unless there's someone paying face value for every coin in their collection, I...
I'd say F. Might have gone VF if not for the rims. Very nice coin with some great remaining detail. Guy~
I think it's just a weak strike, so will probably go AU. I think for the common date I would have waited to find a fully struck example. You could...
I think I read somewhere that the lettering machine was made up of multiple segments. I wonder if there was a flaw there, perhaps the segments...
I couldn't tell from those pics if the reeding was under the lettering or not. But even if the reeding was done pre lettering, because the...
Thats the most sloppy "reeding" I've ever seen. I seriously doubt it was done at the mint. Guy~
I think you can think of die rotation like a nut and bolt. When properly tightened, it can then only rotate one way, not the other. The same can...
This won't be much help for you, but as an avid bust half collector I'd have to keep them both. Both are different, as you so stated by mentioning...
Nice coloring on that coin! Looks like your son got a nice addition to his collection. Guy~
Then it's a no-brainer! Anytime you can pick up something for under spot, jump on it. I'd say in that case it would be a good investment. Guy~
As far as bullion is concerned, you have to ask yourself why you'd pay more for a higher grade yet get the same amount of metal content if you...
Wish I had one to post :( Thats on my list of coins to pick up sometime in the next 50 years. Guy~
Looks like fingerprint toning patterns to me. Guy~
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