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Here's a link you might find useful: Error-Ref.com Interior Die Break Connected To Die Crack (error-ref.com) Retained Interior Die Breaks:...
I think that most folks don't find laminations that particularly interesting. There are a few of us, but even then, on something key/semi-key, I...
The ‘50s were notorious for running die sets well past their prime. While still errors, regular wear-and-tear errors are so common that they are a...
Great advice above.
My 1943 P specimen. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thanks for sharing guys.
That's a DD/MD specimen right there. You'll note that for that year and mm, you'll find many of those. And many here before you...and many that...
PS - the '62s are showing a bit of a clash on the obverse. Fairly well blended, but still there.
I've found several DDRs for the dates and a few DDOs. I like finding higher grade specimens as they are more likely to reveal the doubling....
So far, I have avoided the 'plague', but a few in my household have had it once or twice. The cough is what lingered for them. Luckily, they had...
I agree with the others here: placement is off and the review of the MDS/LDS diagnostics on Coppercoins aren't there (about the date).
Hopefully a mild case. Get your rest and drink your fluids. :-)
Inexpensive, but worth a little time. These were quick photos using an old iPhone 5. My newer iPhone will do better as will most modern phone...
What you are looking at is MD. If you look carefully at the total image of a device, take the A for example, you'll note the if you were to trace...
A good question. The answer is it depends on the Class of doubling and the severity of the doubling when the die was created or reworked. Read...
Fun!
As noted above, what you need is acid to etch the coin to raise the date. Vinegar alone will do the trick but may take a day or so to do it. The...
50/50 white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Watch it closely. It’ll raises date and let you know what you have. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
I thought I did. I filled most of the Whitman folder I had before trading with the fellow up north. Then I learned of many more varieties/mint...
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