Where did you get that grade? I would not consider the coin here to be better than VG 8 at best.
I don't like either one of them.
Aren't all die defects due to deterioration?
Getting them back in the 50's right from the bank's new issues we had trouble finding strong strikes. I found very few and just went with the best...
Thanks Kentucky. Since I am on the wagon as far as new stuff goes I need to use my stash to keep busy.
Here are some new photos. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
They are difficult. Let me edit the pics with some arrows.
I don't see too many dis cracks on the Satin Finish Coins. Probably because they are hard to see, and my eyes are old. But I have found 2...
I turned off the US Mint notification process they use for propaganda. So, I closed all my enrollments and eliminated all contact lines. Goodbye...
Get a copy of the Red Book. Everything you ever wanted to know about US Coins.
What a chore CN. Keep at it.
Welcome to CT. Good start on your collection. And you came to the right place if you are looking for real help and advice.
This 1982 P has several interesting die cracks. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Seriously?
Like you said "...nothing to see here..."
Surely you jest. Any coin would look like that if it had been rolling around on a busy parking lot for 35 years.
That one was probably made before grease was invented. Just a nice coin that worked for a living.
My resolution: No more purchases from the US Mint. I have already turned off my Enrollments. This includes any new series' that the mint comes up...
We had a tough time with that one in the 1950's.
Very nice. I just went through some mint rolls that I bought in 64. Found nothing. Good to see one come up.
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