The only place I have seen die cracks used to identify a variety is when used in conjunction with VAM.
I have one coin in a slab, the 1916 D Dime. In my album I have a tag that says "slab". In other albums I have tags that say "see proof set" or...
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A woody happens because of improperly mixed alloys. The wood grain appearance goes all the way through the material. So, you should see the grain...
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If you "found" it, I would expect that it is circulated. Given that and the grease fill I can't see how it would get an MS designation. IMO.
It was a learning moment. I don't think Penny has a collection.
I thought the same thing. I have had coins in albums that looked much different on the rev. And Randy @Randy Abercrombie has a good point. Some...
I'm feel sure that it is some kind of coating. But, would someone only coat reverse?
I have this 1937 D with characteristics of more modern copper coated zinc. The reverse looks to have the original mint copper look that is peeling...
Did they have the technology at that time to print the signature? Or, was each piece individually signed?
Nice. Crush those staples or they will scratch any coins that they come in contact with.
I quit getting that type of mint release a long time ago. These are novelty items the mint uses to generate income. Personally, I don't look at...
Here is some glue that I removed from coins stuck to advertising mailers. It looks similar to what we are seeing here. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I disagree. It is still in the mint process and if they knowingly let it go it is a mint error. IMO
I have an almost complete set of circulation grade coins from late 1800's to date. All but three of the Morgans. I am not producing photos for a...
Very nice. When I got started on the cleaning kick my goal was to clean, identify and attribute 100 coins. I've done that and (101) would like to...
Thanks. I think we could stop that too if we wanted to.
Has it been delivered yet?
There should be a way to completely block these countries from the internet. Turn the internet off to Ukraine, Nigeria and others know to turn...
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