And what IF?
Where is the reverse? Here is one of my ancients. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice subtle toning or is that the bulb you are using?
Love the clash Larry.
That looks like some die deterioration. The barb looking hook at the end of the 3 isn't there. For a reference this is what it should look like....
Slider, I see what @Mainebill is talking about. MS63
Not trying to kick the coin, just the grading. I have many a buffalo with a much stronger strike marvelous luster, and are only graded 65. This...
I guess that I am misunderstanding you. The only questionable improperly mixed alloy. coins that I can think of are the late 70's and early 80'...
Yep, this one was pressed between two other cents. A common altered cent.
These get more pricey as they age. The guy has a 51 that I have had my eye on for a while, I just don't think the cent alone will cover the cost....
Are you saying that some of these coins we see are actually toning, I am referring to striations in the planchet.
More of a bandsaw guy.
They are still in the original cellophane holders. This is how the early Proof sets were sold. [ATTACH] Bundled up and wrapped in tissue paper....
You have an altered cent. NOt an Error, Not a DDR, It has no chance of being authenticated, unless it gets a not genuine label. Sorry but your...
Your photos are getting better. Any toning on that one or is it blast white?
The strike is a bit week. And with the 38 buffalo being one of the most preserved nickels in the series they grade these pretty hard. I am at a 66...
1953 Proof set in original packaging. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
One thing that is going to help you out a lot around here is to post clear photos. I see the doubling on the reverse but the photos are blurry,...
These can be found with a little bit of searching. @Fred Weinberg I believe sells them when they come around.
Still wondering the same thing.
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