RPM's are/were hand punched into a working die by a Mint employee, a necessary function. Die cracks are the result of an over worked die that has...
A large punch will pop these out.
You will see a lot of this on modern dimes. Sometimes they can be on both sides and in multiples all over the place. As said above, a die chip. My...
The new Shield cents from Denver are also very sparse here in Massachusetts. In addition to very few of the 2009's.
Paddy is likely correct in his ascertaining this is an 001 RPM. It can be quite confusing as all the dates from 68-74 also often had die chips in...
Plus, since not having an "S" mintmark on a cent since 1955, they were initially hoarded.
So, don't tape it to your headlight and purposely hit a telephone pole. ;) Very interesting -@jeffB, I learned something today (again).:) Thank you.
It's only $53.00 away from Platinum as of today. Try www.pinehurstcoins.com. The have 1 gram, 10 gram and 1 ounce bars in assay. I picked up 3-1...
Quite correct, G&F Galleries. They are a long time advertiser in NN. I've never heard about anything bad about them but I've never done any...
Back when I did drink it would take about four beers but I could do Footloose better than Kevin Bacon. Long ago in a galaxy far, far away. These...
Isn't it GFR Galleries or something like that? It's similar to getting coins on approval like Littleton and Pallisades does. Usually and almost...
Looks like Break Dancing Chris. Todays kids have never heard of the Fox Trot. ;)
A regular strike would be a business strike intended for circulation or those acquired in Mint Sets. To be a full step coin all steps must be...
Very nice! You might want to contact Executive Currency and ask their opinion. They specialize in these types of errors. They are online. Make...
Counter clashed. Nice. Check at www.maddieclashes.com to see if you can find a match.
A stick or dowel with a small hinged flat piece of wood and double sided tape works. I've done this with regular grates because they are to heavy...
I found three in one roll the other night but all were damaged.
Nice find and I agree with pure acetone, no vinegar. Just be very careful with Acetone and use in a well ventilated area away from any flame or...
Seconded.
Very nice die clash and a keeper. I have not been on the past couple of days so sorry for tardy reply. I have also not read everyone's comments...
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