RPM stand for RePunched Mintmarks. Here is an url to explain in more detail. http://overdate1.3.tripod.com/rpm/ Here is a site for lamination...
Boss, Even with high power 100X or more you can't differentiate them if the toning has filled or smoothed the hairlines or scratches. Think of...
There is a 1856 selling on another forum http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40535 ANACs EF40 Details Cleaned. Not often seen Jim
I have looked at the largest photos and I think it might be planchet defect rather than post mint damage. Look into the depressions and see the...
If I want information from the FBI, I would ask my local congressman's office to obtain it for me. You have a greater chance of getting it , and...
Hi Silverwolf! If it will fill a place in your collection and you are happy with it, and your cat doesn't starve for the next week, no big Error....
I am surprised that NCS thought they could get the dark ( commonly called carbon spots) spots out other than physical removal of underlying...
Joe there are several DD on proof Lincolns. The old CPG lists more than a dozen and at least 2 TDO. Not sure how many in new Vol. 1....Mine hasn't...
This might give you a starting place. from Wikipedia. "In November 1973, The Oregon Journal, based in Portland, began publishing the first...
In most states, including California, when any one on a safety deposit box signature list dies, the box is considered sealed until the court...
http://www.khou.com/news/state/stories/khou081224_mp_DB_cooper_SW.38ed9b8.html Jim
Great post and history! Learning is almost as fun as getting a new coin! Jim
Exhibit: 1840 (O) 50C Reverse of 1838 ,A date without a home. I found this post on "Exhibit: 1840 (O) 50C Reverse of 1838 ,A date without a...
Maybe you could get him to sign up on CT. I am sure we could use his opinion. Does he live in Arizona by any chance??
Keep with us young Luke Skywalker and you too shall someday be able to do sellers as us : " you want to sell me that coin for 50% of greysheet"...
Of the common woods, Oak has a high tannic acid level and can cause toning and eventually possible corrosion of silver ( and probably copper?)....
Logger, In another thread, you mentioned types 1,2,3 so I assumed you had all 3 types. Type 3 ( serpent tongue modified) is much rarer than...
Logger, I remembered ( a keyclick too late) you mentioned you want to liquidate. Sometimes it is necessary to do quickly if distribution has...
Welcome Logger! I see you are from Washington state. It does matter where your dad had his permanent address ( where he would have been...
Nice being on with you stainless! Watch out for flashbacks from the cake....they can occur for decades:goofer: Actually you might develop a taste...
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