I think it's really neat that these (jtlee's) were done in silver. The best elongated's are done in original copper/silver.........
2nd @Jim M
I was going to say something real nasty and snarky, but then I read the thread. [he's so embarrassed]
Well, I'm devilishly happy to hear that.........:)
Cripes......why does the nickle look like it's copper?
I'm nasty tonight, so I'll just keep my peace..........Blast I'm PO'd......pay no mind Justin. Just an old boy letting off a bit of steam.
I once thought like you. Proofs were pure and perfect. Never enabled to the breaking out process of the mint holder. Then I woke...
Made in Philly and not a proof.... https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/acting-workshop/n10836?snl=1
He didn't say flow lines. He said die wear. Flow lines would emanate out like a droplet in a puddle of water.......
Photos could have been better.
'64........
Yeah, because if ya walked in you'd be walkin' out 'bow legged'.......
Cripes......these bullocks have snookered you folks. You think they've improved and and repented? Bask in sublime foolery.....
Keep not to the esoteric Ed. It'll drive you mad..........:)
It's lovely, but I can't decide. All of the nickle folks took the best answers........
And hope to see more of you Ed. :)
Not a scratch.......the bloody thing is 'raised'.
The old man had one when I was a kid, and when I returned to the hobby back in 2000, it was one of the first commems I bought. :)
Nice pickup and at a decent price. XF-45, but that's an humble opine. :) Ya might want to cinch down those staples so ya don't scratch up other...
The area is 'raised'. I thought hit/damage before I put a glass on it.........
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