One of the signs of replating is the edge. The original planchets were stamped out of a sheet of steel coated on both sides with a layer of zinc....
I just purchased this 1909 Indian Head Cent from an eBay seller. It looks a lot better than the seller’s photos! I wasn’t sure if there was...
1995 Proof [ATTACH] 1995 Business strikes [ATTACH] [ATTACH] To 1996...
Oh, now that I look at my 1951-S’s I can see something in the mint mark. I just never looked before! [ATTACH] and, my second one. I usually have...
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1994 Proof [ATTACH] 1994 Business strikes [ATTACH] [ATTACH] To 1995…
Really?!! You sure didn't have to do that for my sake! :joyful::joyful:
An upgrade to the proof above, to eliminate the spotting at 7:00 on the obverse. [ATTACH] Full resolution photos [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I’m still trying to figure out the Jefferson nickel. Are you saying Jefferson was an Indian? Or maybe the Indians built Monticello? But I’m cool...
Have you tried placing them with the spine up? Then the pages are suspended from the rings inside the binder. If you have a slipcase it’s even...
The coin above has been upgraded to this one. [ATTACH] Full resolution photos [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
An upgrade to the 1965 SMS. No proofs were issued this year, but the SMS cents come close. [ATTACH] Full resolution photos [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1961 Proof, likely Cameo. [ATTACH]
Another upgrade. The new 1986 has less obvious lines from rolling out the planchet, and a few less spots. [ATTACH] Full resolution photos:...
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One more example for you. This is an 1896. You can trace the crack all around the legend on the left-hand side. It almost circles the coin. [ATTACH]
I liked the original 1972 I had except for the unfortunate spots at 1:00 on both sides. Hence, this replacement for my set. [ATTACH] Full...
1993 Proof [ATTACH] 1993 Business strikes [ATTACH] [ATTACH] To 1994...
Upgrades to the 1988 business strikes. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am resuming my series of posts from about 7 years ago. I posted each year of Lincoln cents in order up to 1991. Since then, I got a new album...
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