I'm doing a subset of WWII era coins. It's a world birthyear set (1941). Not looking for high quality, just reasonable coins.
OUCH!!! Since my reference doesn't address the original/restrike differences I have to go by some other references. According to the Red Book it...
I just dug out my The HALF CENT Die State Book 1793-1857 by Ronald Manley and sat down to ID the Cohen numbers on my Braided Hair business strike...
Thanks for the info. I've got Flynn's book on order; should get here in a week or two. Plus the images I posted are reduced to 55% from my...
I've owned this coin for about 10 years and never knew. A 180° die rotation! 1861 Type 3 silver 3-cent, PCGS XF-45 [IMG] [IMG]
If you want to INVEST in bullion then buy generic bars or rounds. That's where the premium is the lowest. All that other stuff has the cost of...
Hmmmm, my interest in Capped Bust Dimes/Close Collar Strike (1828-1837) is quickly sinking into the sunset. I find that the asking prices are...
From what I've read there are LOTS of doubled die varieties on the LWC reverses. But most are what I call the "flyspeck" type. Takes reasonable...
And I also extend my thanks to all who helped. Now I can add that info to my database.
Yep, Excel (or some other spreadsheet). You can tailor it to your exact wants and needs. Or if you want to spend a LOT of time you can get a...
2.5" is nice. That's 63.5 mm and Morgans are only 38.1 mm. So my largest coins would show in their entirety. BUT I need to see small features and...
I've got a Wreath cent with the variety number already on the label. It's S-11c graded NGC VF-30 BN.
The color is supposedly digital "copper". Hexadecimal Code AF9164.
I've got Newcomb's book (at least a reprint) but it only goes back to 1816. And Grellman's book is 1840-1857. I've got 3 older large cents and no...
Thanks for all of the replies. My efforts to ID the die varieties of my large cents using Grellman's book have taught me that my 9x loupe just...
I'm only one-third of the way and I don't look that good now :(
I'm in the process of re-imaging my collection. Here's a coin from my type set. Not the best one you'll ever see -- but it's mine :D 1793 Chain...
It's all of the Red Book listed varieties. It's not even close to all of the Newcomb varieties. Probably took 2-3 years to complete. That's...
https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=23591
I believe they have a reference set for all older coins designs.
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