The VAM designation is determined by the actual die combination used in striking the coin. SO every coin only has one VAM designation, but the die...
Much of the color appears to be toning. Look at the date on the 1910. See the spot between the 9 and the 10. There is a center and a ring like...
The photo of the 1960 D/D DDO shown is a LDS (stage 4) with the piece of broken die in the inside upper part of the "6". It is not found in the...
But who do you think will be making the rules under which the "new dollar" will evolve? Those with the most USD rather than precious metal will....
Doug, Yes, you are correct about there being no post striking wash. One Coin World article is in the 7/27 edition. It seems I also read a slightly...
Hi NumisPam and welcome to the forum! I use a Canon 590IS. The necessary things are a Macro function ( usually a flower), a tripod screw...
From the mint release, it was that the alcoholic wash that was in use to remove the water-soluble lubricant ( oil needed for the high speed press)...
Boss, I think you are referring to my answer to Jack about a Verdigone thread over on CU forum that indicated damage was done by verdigone. I was...
Most of the coin magazines and Ebay have roll crimpers for sale. Open , check, re-crimp. Would you believe that paper tube counterfeiting,...
Thad, I was mainly trying to evaluate its use for copper coins, and I have found that it is good to clear BU coins that are getting a little hazy....
I am not sure of the date the first was discovered. And as I remember it wasn't immediately accepted. Probably as soon as a significant price was...
If it didn't have the scratches, an estimate in CPG would be in the $extreme range ( $5000+/-). I think the damage would reduce it quite a bit. It...
Well I don't for sure, but the odds should be similar to an Intercept(tm) type of solution and somewhat better as they are replaceable. If the...
It does appear so in the photo when compared with the CP Guide. Even though the scratches would probably give a "details" grade slab with NCG , I...
2367 Jim
Well I actually did find sources for them on a google search. The ones that do mention the plastic, it is polypropylene, which is safe for coins....
I respectfully disagree. One is not born with knowledge, nor can inherit it. It must be collected and assimilated, and it takes time and effort....
Those are the small plastic cases I drill holes in and put in some scoured new cents to collect environmental damage gases and protect my coins in...
High price for a machine doubled cent IMO. http://cgi.ebay.com/1969-S-DDO-Double-Die-Lincoln-Penny-Cent-see-scans_W0QQitemZ280400750451 He say...
Oh yeah, it is impaired. But I was looking on the PCGS population report and my 1909 MP that I bought raw and came back PR58 :( was the only...
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