Marvelous write up Tom. I never knew about the practice of lot viewing. It seems like a great way to cover your behind when making a major...
I see what you mean, but once again, that could be the light playing tricks. If the the lettering is indeed doubled it's more likely due to...
I've never used them or bought off of them, but upon recommendation by two guys I highly respect I'll have to check it out......:)
Still lots of luster left on that coin so if it was dipped at some point the person who did it knew what they were doing.
Sometimes the way that you angle the coin to the light source makes it appear that the lettering is doubled.
XF-45 on the first coin........some real neat die cracks happening on that piece. The second piece appears low AU/high XF, but I'm a little...
Much sweeter that last year, right Shaun?
[IMG] Not in the '03-'45 time frame most collectors of this series consider 'Philippine' but still a neat piece in my estimation.......:)...
And Daniel Carr had nothing to do with it? :devil:
Sad......But not for folks in San Fran.
We's got's to introduce you to jhinton, one of the most preeminent authority's on Philippine coins on the forum......:)
Never eat blue boggers. Always eat blueberries.......:)
I've picked a blue bogger........
Careful. These guys know their old coppers. You and I obviously don't........:)
I think we're detecting some Blakesley effect.......
XF-40..........Lovely piece. :)
That is just simply gorgeous! What's the diameter of the medal, Brandon?
Hi John. Hope all is well with you. Haven't seen ya around in awhile so we all are a little concerned. Check in when ya can dear fellow, and...
Keep it.
Oh, I don't think I made a mistake. It fits in with what I like to collect.........
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