Perhaps a local school science department would favor you by allowing the use of a stereo microscope.
Die crack over the wing? Calling VAM experts.
Admitting to the crime was pure arrogance on his part. And hiding behind a keyboard cussing you out was pure cowardice. Take him to the cleaners bud.
Thanks. I have my son doing the driving again and we had a blast last year. And I was thinking of doing a trade if possible. Looking for a few...
The only stone is in the class ring and not likely a gemstone, just cut glass like most. This will likely be taken out to get a final proper...
This is a mix. A couple of nice Italian chains. A class ring and a few other wedding bands. Likely all scrap except for the Italian gold. Not...
Way to go & congrats!
Thanks very much. I appreciate the help.
If it were coins I could figure it out but I have some odds and end jewelry that I need to sell and was wondering what it's worth "realistically"...
In the edge photos the left looks way off on the reeding. The one on the right looks correct.
Always be on the lookout for die clashes and larger die chips on dimes. Always a fun find(s).
Very nice find. And odd to see a DDR on a D mint from this era. I have rarely encountered D mint DDR's but I do live in the N.E.
Notice the ridge ring on the left obverse. Die deterioration.
@medoraman You have it correctly. Some did make their way out of the Mint into collector hands but that was not supposed to happen. The same with...
You're just grumpy because Facebook was down yesterday. LOL
Numismatic News Guide has it at $15.00 in Proof 65.
Crypto firm mistakenly sends out $89M, asks users to please return it (msn.com) Anyone here get something for free?
Want to see all the Chinese counterfeits, check LISTIA. Just about every denomination of classics are presented there.
You are right about the positions but the initials remain FG and what I was referring to. (And what I thought she was asking)
@Kristine Garrant On your photo list and #11. The "phrase" is actually called a "motto". You may often times run into coins like the quarter with...
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