New photographs of this 1917-S, as I continue to work my way towards the beginning of the series. [ATTACH]
I like the way that these nickels, although only 15 years old, have picked up enough toning to be noticeable. Although not as strongly toned as...
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So do these die scratches actually walk around the coin? [ATTACH]
Here’s a comparison. Notice the general sharpness of the details. [ATTACH]
There are plenty of Barber coins from this era, if anyone wants a change of scenery. [ATTACH]
A number of members have recommended Jansjo lights that you can get from Ikea. They are only about $10 each, so having two or three for the main...
My actual setup does not use a light box. It is shown in this post. As for the light box, we borrowed one from a friend. It was like this one...
A light box provides an even, diffused soft light. They are good for eliminating shadows that occur from a single or a few point light sources....
You did ask about proofs, and also showed a Franklin half, and mentioned GIFs. Here is a Franklin proof. I will discuss technique a little bit...
Don’t forget that the steps in 1938 are quite different from subsequent years. You can use @Lehigh96 ’s thread The FS (Full Step) Designation for...
The mark pointed at by the arrow is a planchet mark, and, as @Razz says, common since nickel is hard and these don't always get hammered out...
Same experience. We just sold the entire house contents, including around 100 Precious Moments, with original boxes, for $800. Take the deal at...
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