Enough to prove that the reverse is a square strike, meaning it's a misaligned die as opposed to off-center. Little its of evidence from various...
Here's Mint Mark 4: [ATTACH]
Yeah, the appearance is counterintuitive if all you look at is the reverse. :)
Doesn't look like a Peg Leg, and I think WDDR-013 is a Peg Leg.
The same tiny marks which so adversely affect the grade of Mint State Dimes are really too insignificant to get in the way of grade with...
Near as I can tell, those holes are a little over 1/32". That's some teenytiny drilling there, and if I had to drill a job like that I'd want to...
Yes, and these are the "silly errors" which allow you to hone your observation skills and knowledge of the striking process. Eventually that...
One from the Pro Tip Library (one of a number of solutions, all of which individually affect how you employ the transducers differently):...
In truth, this is why I've always found it difficult to appreciate Franklins. They seem unattractive except when well-struck (much like Peace...
Have a look at the rim on that side, compare it to the rim on the other side, and revisit the diagnosis. Humor me here. :)
It's what I love best about numismatics - I can exercise my natural tendency to be pedantic, and it's a good thing. :D
That's a clashing artifact, from the top rear of the head under the R in LIBERTY. I'm guessing you will find die polishing artifacts on this coin;...
So where are the foaming-at-the-mouth haters of Hobo Nickels? It's unfair for you to attract all the irrational hate when criminals are defacing...
"JR" represents the John Reich Collectors Society, itself named for the US Mint Engraver who designed the Capped Bust coinage. They're the die...
I'll ping messydesk for you, and ask him to have a look.
I would turn into a Plinian Eruption if I ever heard of someone selling coins to a melter. You would think an asteroid had struck the Earth.
Realistically there's no need for the technology except for the most difficult encrustations; I could see myself making more use of it for dug...
BWAHAHAHAHA! You win. :)
Both coins are 80/20 silver/copper alloy, so there is bullion value in addition to numismatic value. There won't be much of the latter; both are...
"Road Rash" is a specific numismatic term. :D That part is simply damage, but the coin does look like a bit of a Misaligned Die. This happens...
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