Many different striking errors can create a double rim effect. When overall striking pressure is too high, or if striking pressure is increased at...
I'm tagging @Fred Weinberg and hopefully he might shed some light on this. He would likely know.
@Idhair is onto something here. Not sure what caused this but something is hokey.
But the letters are not backwards as they would be with a squeeze like you are suggesting.
I'd like to live in an alternate reality where these become cull, junk or melt value coins. Morgans aren't cheap anymore.
Looks like moved metal from over top it. Damage IMHO.
He took to collecting at about the same age as I did, around 11 or 12. He is 44 now and well versed. It's always great to find something like an...
My son found a Standing Liberty quarter yesterday in his change drawer at Whole Foods in Buffalo, N.Y.
Stamp tongs would work. Some have rubber grips at the end and they are also made of a soft plastic.
Thanks very much John. I did not know if this might have been a variety. Always something new to learn.
Jim Long often has these end of the series dates in V.F. at $80.00. Guess it depends on the dealer. The guides do not always reflect the market.
Are those elongated stars reaching for the rim normal? Is that a worn die issue? Just curious.
@BBBeth Nice lamination find.
Bottom feeder basement slabs.
I see what Ed sees as a possible hit, but I also see the other part you see that does not show as well. I think it requires further investigation.
@Pauladee You might want to check www.executivecurrency.com to look through their catalog and see if you can find a similar note.
Good eye. Die chips like these are though, very common on modern dimes. Still a keeper if you like it. I save all mine.
Out of curiosity, was anything issued to honor the 150th anniversary? BTW, nice post John.
Looks like it was in some form of acidic environment. Some might also say it's a dryer coin.
Nice coin @Paddy54. I just got the latest catalog of coins for sale from L&C Coins and could not believe how many RPD's & MPD's there really are....
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