A couple things to help 1. read the link that @Pickin and Grinin posted. Look at the pictures, especially mechanical doubling and die...
"Keep trying girl and you will find one someday". Notice how the upright in the letter B is thinner? Dead giveaway that it's machine doubled...
Better drop it in the collection plate at church tomorrow morning or you'll end up in hell. ;)
I don't understand your reply. There are many US patterns available to collectors that are sold openly at public auctions. Some can go for big...
Why is it not legal to sell?
Plating DOES NOT involve dipping into molten metal. Google Electrochemistry. Nickel is magnetic. Your coin is either nickel plated, or chrome...
I agree as well. Years ago, I sold common type coins to Littleton. They paid very well, but only for accurately graded, problem free coins....
The first 2 were removed from encased coin holders and not errors. The 3rd one is PMD [IMG]
I use the "hammer on edge" with a few modifications. I wrap the slab in a small towel (except the exposed edge) to provide some protection. I...
The 1944 has a lamination error
IMO, it’s important to use the correct terminology in these forums. Many of the questions come from people just getting started in the hobby....
The 2x2 should work fine. If you live in a humid environment, you probably want to keep some silica gel or desiccant where you store your coins...
It's a die chip. The chip has nothing to do with PMD. Cool find and even though it really doesn't add any value, I would keep.
In The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes (1992), Brian Greer "numerous examples exist with shattered dies, cuds, or massive clashes". He has...
There are 3 types of coin collectors: 1. Those that have bought fakes 2. Those that will buy fakes 3. Those that bought fakes but don't know it yet
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Just regular PMD scratches. I would think that residual planchet marks would be in weakly struck areas. Some of the scratches are in the field...
I believe all major TPGs have a "finalizer" confirm the grade assigned by the grader. Therefore, you would have to have at least 2 people working...
@zachattack These dates are readily available by the uncirculated roll, so you aren't going to find a dealer interested in circulated examples,...
@zachattack These are great websites, maintained by acknowledged experts. If you think you have a doubled die or repunched MM, always check there...
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