Not a commercial counterstamp. Probably done privately for some (unknown) reason.
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1943/2 War nickel 1945 P DDR
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Bruce, nice stuff. I really have to get one of that last one. :)
O-116 The F is not an indicator, since it is the same on both. Position of the leaf to the I is tough, very similar on both. Beak position too...
I see nada. On the MM, most likely a die crack
also, the rim at 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock. Nope, not for me
He'll ask you for a phone next :arghh:
so, 49 pieces are blank? great find
Should be posted to the 'wanted' forum
agreed. Knowledge is priceless. Books are worth their weight in gold (coins?)
Now, for someone who constantly wants free info from the learning and studies of others that is TOTALLY obnoxious. I for one, will not post to...
YES!
Also, if anything it would be an RPM (repunched Mintmark) not a doubleD die
and RPM= Re Punched Mintmark
Are those pictures thru the case? If so, take it out
Tough ones, but they all look like '98's to me.
ICG is pretty accurate.
Soft strikes are very common on the entire series.
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