Can I say everything after 1964? I would say everything that replaced the Renaissance series as well, but I do like the Franklin. And I hate all...
For most errors, if you can't see it with a 5x magnifier, its not worth it. And the good ones will be immediately obvious that something is different.
Hmmm.... this one has potential, but I'm not sure. Its definitely DDD on the date, but I can't make up my mind if its damage (such as a hit or...
Oh, its CONECA RPM-001, if you wanted an attribution: http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1954&die_id=1954d1mm001&die_state=lds
That definitely appears to be a late die state of the D/D/D. This is exactly what I am talking about in my Die State thread:...
You are taking a huge gamble buying keys and semi-keys raw, unless you know the series very well. I would not recommend that for most people at...
Rim nicks are important to consider when grading a coin, yes. I don't have any pictures, but would like to add that rim nicks are considered more...
Die States, or The Journey of a Die – from First Strike to Terminal State In answer to a recent question, and sort of as a natural outflow of our...
There is an 1827 O-140 for sale on Ebay right now described as VF-35, and mine is marginally better than his:...
Thanks, but that coin must have a problem or something. I seem to recall having seen it for sale several times in various places. Its not very...
I almost bid on an 1828 on Ebay the other day, but it went too high. I love these VF+ to XF busties - they have exactly the perfect look. I like...
I can't tell anything from your pics, but Frank is most likely correct. Again, I urge you to carefully read and study Frank's recent post on...
There aren't any coins I'm saving up for, most of the coins I want are within reasonable reach right now. Just trying to find them, however, is...
Indeed there are. They really went crazy with the dies in 1827. And you are spot on with the grade and O#, as usual. You sure do know your...
This is not a new purchase at all - this was my very first Capped Bust Half. It holds a special place in my collection. Guess the grade and O# -...
Yay for the new camera. Not so yay for the pic. Can't wait to see the improvements! What kind of camera did you get?
The ceiling light isn't really going to make all that much of a difference, really. Do you have a macro mode on your camera? Make sure you are...
I'm green with jealousy. My numismatic library only has about 25 books.
Great list Mark, incredibly useful even to those of us who've been collecting for a while. On a completely unrelated note, I like how the...
What sort of camera, lights, setup are you using? The after pics are a little more in focus, but I like the color of the first one better. Try...
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