I can't get more definitive photos of the subject areas. I did get some showing what look like associated die cracks. Open to suggestions on how...
I'll be working on some better photos. Thanks for the feedback.
I don't think PMD either. There is a lot going on. I will get it back under the glass and see what else I can find. Thanks for all your feedback.
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It appears that there is a pattern and a depression. Plus it looks like wear consistent with the rest of the coin. [ATTACH]
Down the road first strike/early release will mean nothing. Those designators are marketing gimmicks that add nothing to the real value of the...
The light on the first was very bright. Here is one with better lighting. Note all the dirt around the devices. It doesn't look like harsh...
Thank you. However my concern is with what the defect is and how it happened. I have no concern about value, dollar value that is. Thanks again...
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That's why I said "looks like". I don't have enough experience with that to determine. The surface inside the anomalies seems to have some wear...
I found this 1906 IHC that looks like it was struck through something. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I started in 1948 and my concentration was date, mint and eye appeal. Now I am looking deeper based upon the experiences of the good people on CT....
That's the nice thing about CT. If you are sorting your accumulation and watching CT you can sometimes see something that you recall from your...
After I got into the sorting I found that I had accumulated many duplicates. Throw everything into the jar. I am now making sets for my 19 great...
For what it is worth I have the same problem. Here is a link to it if you are interested....
Well, I thought I was the only one going through my coins for a second or third time. I am learning something new almost every day on CT. Then I...
I use a Leuchtturn USB Microscope 2.0 Megapixel With a stand. It works real good for my 76 year old eyes. Here are a couple of typical pictures...
I don't think there is an answer for all. I don't like progressive lenses. I can't differentiate between the levels and usually trip. I have a 5X...
@alurid and @cpm9ball Thanks. I've never seen one quite like that. I will poke with a toothpick and see.
Thanks for the feedback BamBam. I'm glad you stuck it out just to see the results.
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