No Way is this coin UNC.. AU-55 tops and probly closer to a 53 !! Rick
Im pretty sure there is nothing else on the coin ,But take a look !! Thanks Rick
Cool stuff Becky !! I guess some folks just wouldn't have them though !! Im not one of them !!! I would love to have those coins !! Never...
Hi Conder I understand the reasoning of your post and it is effectual in explaining how it could not happen, But what is it then ?? Rick
I agree with it being a chipped die !! But I disagree with the value, closer to a buck or less for this type of Damage . Rick
Lincoln Cent struck thru grease . Rick
Pretty cool !!! Thanks for that !! Speedy, Im going to submit this coin to coneca ,, I think its worth authenticating !! Rick
The 1943-S DDO is a classic double die, with the doubling being prominent on the motto(In God We trust) also some exhibit doubling on the date as...
Hi Lawdogct I will try and get some good pics up of the coin , Thanks for posting the info !! Rick
Generally if the raised area goes under the device it may be a die scratch or gouge ,Rather than a crack . Here is an example of a die gouge on...
Close but not quite !! Bad pic !!! Oh well you can get the Idea !! Rick
Ok !! without FSB's I dont so Franklins so I hope someone else can supply those photos. Rick
Full split bands look like this ,, 1917 Reverse . The term FSB applies to the center bands, to full bands should be full divided rounded bands...
Hi Mike I have seen the incuse lines around dates before, but not so many with the multiple images, under good magnification, there are at...
If the coin turns out to be legit, I beieve it will be a new variety, 45-D is far from a key date for the series. It is possible that it is an...
Hello everyone Are the multiple images of the date due to die chatter ? Or ? Thanks Rick
Hi Everyone !! Anyone else see a three to the right and extending under the 5 ? Thanks Rick
I dont know I frequent a few forums and I have no trouble adapting to the atmosphere of any of them !! I can learn from just about any source...
GCL Still burning bridges I see!!!! tell these fine folks how old you are ??? and then tell them again how many years you've been a coin...
GDJMSP The nickels that I cleaned certianly turned copper colored !!! I wouldnt have said they did if they didnt!! Im not sure what the...
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