Your coins are as they should be, wide AM. It's the 1992 D Proof close AM that is the valuable coin. And your poll should have read doubled die,...
That can happen in numerous instances. I see 100% feedback on a lot of sellers who also have a lot of negative feedbacks. High volume sellers tend...
The only way the seller could prove this was a mule was to be able to have taken a mirror image of the front and back using a mirror. All the...
Wasn't there an experiment where they reversed the dies for Rev./Ob. images?
I can't answer that but I cannot remember finding any on the obverse. Only found them on the reverse.
Not to burst your bubble but...;););)
I don't know anything about Colts, but I can say not to bring to Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars.;);)
There are two different coins posted. I think everyone is still addressing the first one. A good reason not to post multiples which can confuse...
At the top of Lincoln's head is an IDB-Interior Die Break. The rounded formation shows this also. Those are die chips that you may be referring to...
Ridge ring and die polishing marks= worn die, so die deterioration. Plus plating bubbles under "God" which are not an error. Just trapped gas...
@cpm9ball Very interesting thread for sure.
My photo skills are non existent, having only a scanner but today I received a gift from @cpm9ball (Chris). A beautiful Kennedy half dollar die...
Not hub doubling. Machine or ejection doubling.
@Dialupsux Also and sorry, to answer your question on your pics-contact marks from another quarter.
Rhodium up +500 today EST at 4:48 as I write. Anyone care to speculate? Holding on to any? Selling off? Curious mind awaits.
@Dialupsux Feeder finger scrapes will appear raised just as die gouges do. The scrapes occur on the blank planchets before the coin is struck....
That 01153 is actually in Springfield. My postmaster was actually able to finally discern this.
@eddiespin Funny stuff. Glad you couldn't resist.
With the discoloration I might guess focused heat?
Oh heck no. Only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. Especially so because this niche of the hobby is narrow. I only know of one person...
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