@Trisia This has become the norm for Roosevelt dimes from the Philly Mint, especially in the past ten years or so. They work their dies to the...
It's actually very common, especially if you do a lot of roll searching. Especially on nickels and quarters in the 70's-80's. They tended to take...
This appears to be machine doubling, not the more valuable hub doubling. This is the effects of a worn die and can be evidenced by the ridge ring...
To my eyes there appears to be plenty of space between the AM not to be a close AM variety. (after enlarging) But wait for the others to chime in....
Your pics are very good but there appears to be a spot of some sort that is blocking the view of the entire MM. So, I cannot say for sure. To add,...
Yes, very worn die issue. Notice also the missing hair detail at ponytail and throat.
I did not say anything about it being a problem. I metal detect also. It was just a comment in case he did not answer right away. Sheesh, lighten...
@paddyman98 Wouldn't the Federal Reserve Bank in New York take them off your hands?
I remember these being sold for 25 cents each when I was a kid back in the 60's. They were made of cast aluminum.
Actually no, these are pre die crack depressions which come before the die cracks and chips would appear. This is an early stage of die failure...
These can be interesting if you can find later stages of these which will include outright cracks and die chips forming in the same area.
Sorry but not a die crack, just a nasty gouge.
Simple answer-nope.
I might have thought so except for the problem at the head which looks like it was struck through with something heavier than grease or clogged...
Congrats and you saved yourself about $25.00 each as I see them selling for. Job well done.
I understand the rules and accept them. But that last line tells me if this is the case, then there should not be a B/S/T thread. That would...
Possibly some type of "event" happening and I notice a small clash in bay 4.
Better pics would be helpful, especially if you can crop the areas you are referring to. I've seen broken rays, missing hair, missing bottoms of...
And you would be correct.
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