As our fellow enthusiasts note, not the rare variety. Here is a link: 1982p1dr001 Die Variety Information - coppercoins.com As a further...
Both of my earlier detectors were from the Shack. $39.99 back in the late 70s paid for itself multiple times over. Silver was booming and I...
The biggest factor is location, location, location. I've had great success using inexpensive models over the years, ranging from $40 to $90 (late...
It appears to meet specifications. Some irregularity in weight or position is to be expected.
PS - @Kristen Nicole So it got me wondering - how far do you think you would get building a set of Jefferson Nickels from the loose change...
Collecting is about what you like and what satisfies your needs. As noted by fellow enthusiasts, they are offering you a more broadly established...
Post mint error...it didn't get into the cellophane that way. Could be counterfeit. Taste it.
@paddyman98 Nice 2 hours! So I took your recommendation and picked up the 440 detector...spent about 20 minutes trying to figure out the settings...
Essential reading for Variety Hunters!
No problem @expat. It's important to note that minor varieties are out there by the droves. Of course, typically not largely sought after or...
Relative to the known varieties the 8 as Rick notes is the key. And a well placed hit on a digit can split the plating and create weird optics....
I didn't think it was the suggested listing myself, but the split in the tail of the 9 hints at doubling. That said, I've seen split plating in...
I can't tell from your photos, but the 9 does look promising. It's probably not Stage B as VV would have probably called out the die clash. And...
@SouthSide There are tons of great tips here at CT to help you with taking photos. Here are a few photos that might help you steady your phones...
I think you are right about the direction. And it explains the damage to the lips and under the nose (same direction). Big bounce and perhaps...
I agree. It doesn't look like the variety. Have you been able to find any markers?
Looks like MD on the date, but I can't tell what's going on with the nose/lips. Lips look like a hit...maybe the nose too, but perhaps the nose...
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Oh...and a Bar nickel.
OK...not my intention to jump your thread, but I decided to do a box last weekend and didn't want to start another thread. It wasn't a special...
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