Dang, it looks like it has slightly muted luster, guess I was wrong....classic "off by one".
465, I'll take it!
My newest acquisition!
Probably some, but here's what die deterioration really looks like:
NICE COIN! Looks real to me, the fakes of these are usually pretty bad. I think 64RD. CONGRATS!
It's not "double stamped", it's a "doubed die obverse". VERY nice example! MS-64RD with a shot at 65. I'd send it to PCGS.
I have many multiples of certain years/mints I like. I have around 25 1909 VDB's including a grade set from G to MS65. I also have almost a full...
Both off by one, I'm lucky to maintain 3rd! Thanks Dick!
Off by one...classic for these 66/67 coins.
New addition to the toners. Sorry for the slab and glare, these are VERY tough to grab the color from. I have to do some odd things with the...
Absolutely NOT. These come out nice and mint red just like any other cent. The woody is the result of a poor alloy mixture in the planchet so the...
1) I love how they look. 2) They are actually scarce, especially in certain dates/mints. 3) The red or nothing purists and dealers generally hate...
NICE! Just one thing, it doesn't have full steps. One of my complaints with the TPG's on memorial cents.
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That's a beautiful coin! :thumb:
Definately not in the minority Lance. I think that ALL of the time. A picture is but a rough approximation of a coin no matter how good the photo is.
Ms64
NICE! I've been seriously thinking about this problem as well. For me the trick is finding a good camera with video macro ability. I've weighed...
When does the contest start?
Red wood....my favorite kind!
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