If by "mechanical doubling" you mean "machine doubling" then yes, it is different from doubled dies. A doubled die has the doubled image on the...
Is a sigma fake anything like an Omega Counterfeit?
Can you retake the photos straight on (rather than at an angle) so the entire coin is in focus?
Why dredge up this year-old thread?
Got a photo? Without a photo I will guess the missing numeral could be due to a grease-filled die.
Finally someone said what I have been thinking.
Yep, it's a small die chip and, while mildly interesting, would not carry any added premium. For the record, a "clogged die" would cause some of...
For the record, coins do not have collars. What you are referring to is called a 'rim'. The collar is located on the coin press.
What kind of light are you using? If you search the threads you should be able to find several threads that discuss proper lighting for viewing...
What exactly makes you think it is a scam?
Try www.indiancent.com .
Your photo is too small for me to see much detail but it appears to be post-mint damage (PMD).
Keep in mind the 1921 Peace Dollars were high relief and did not always fully strike up. From the photos I cannot tell if there is luster on the...
Their fees are clearly disclosed on their web site.
Yep, that's a keeper.
I guess that's why the coin says, "$1".
Coin World would be a good choice. They are advertising 52 issues for $49.97. With the subscription you also get digital access to Coin World,...
The coins have no premium above the value of a common 1942-D Cent in that condition, if that is what you are asking.
Mintmarks were handpunched into the working dies back then. Due to the human element involved the locations of the mintmarks varied within a...
If that is the case it is not an error. That would be PMD.
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