Pretty sure that is feeder finger damage. If I am wrong someone will correct me.
Look at the robe below the elbow and detail of the robe to the inside of the right arm, Facial profile and the lack of fine details on the high...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] You post that Lincoln yet?
I think that this is the biggest problem, It might be a real good fake but the coin doesn't even have the proper relief to slip past an educated...
Here is another look at the Ike, [ATTACH]
That's a sharp 21D, I don't disagree on the grade. 21's are a unique breed. Finding high grade examples can be difficult. That's a really nice...
I think 39.1% right. :D
I think that roller marks and improperly alloyed are two different things. Ike, roller marks or improperly mixed alloy?[ATTACH] Lincoln, toning...
I see it as an easy tell. I believe a real example would be easily distinguishable and have tell tell signs that it came from the mint. An...
Same here. @Avery G. you seem to pull out better photos to prove your point. How about posting the best you have right from the start so that you...
Amazing coin. Although I think it has real nice luster and minor imperfections on the high points, I grade the coin as a 66, It just doesn't have...
I am still on the hunt for this dime. I have either stacked it or I put it in a flip, for some of us hoarders that may be a challenge. Where ever...
I voted Gem, the photos make me wonder if the marks on the obverse fields are from a light die polishing.
Coins are looked at thru a 10X loop at the most. I use a 4X. New from the mint has zero bearing on value in this instance. A late die state coin,...
At this level of magnification, your question is almost futile. This is common on Die Deteriorated coins. Step away from the 200X magnification...
I have been looking for them here in Denver. Haven't seen any yet.
I actually posted the coin from an educational stance. And I got the answer that I was after. Simply that if you don't know the history and you...
These striations are slightly darker than the rest of the surface. In cladding are these lines just considered striations or would you say they...
I will try to get better photos of the lines but they are not incuse.
I wish I could fix it but it's too late now.o_O
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