According to the info posted on the Perth Mint website, the 2017 coin is scheduled for release on March 30. Is there any reason why you can't...
@Pop70 , like @BooksB4Coins said, if you are just looking for specimens of coins that have already been discovered, you might be missing out on a...
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that NGC declined to use the "Bugs Bunny" descriptive on their inserts because it could be...
First, welcome to the neighborhood @MAX JOEL ! Try starting over and post just one coin per thread with the date/mintmark in the title. That way,...
First, welcome to the neighborhood @AngelaTay2911 ! I have some sad news for you. Lincoln is dead, but he wasn't hacked to death. Keep in mind...
Hey! Hey! Hey! You on the end! Pay attention! I'm not conducting this class for the fun of it. I had to cancel my sushi date with Judge Judy. Chris
Because they don't know any better! Chris
I have news for you! The majority of staple scratches do not occur when you are using the stapler. They occur afterward when the staple rubs...
Tenant to landlord: "I'm giving you my 5-years notice because that is how long it will take me to pack my things." Chris
Face it! There are inexperienced collectors everywhere. If it really bothers you, should you want to sell it, then you can always take additional...
Why? I've got some coins that have been in 2x2's for 20+ years. As long as they are kept in a stable environment, there is no need to replace...
It's not like painting your house every 5 years or so. Why waste a perfectly good 2x2? Why put a "shelf date" on it? I wouldn't bother replacing...
Nope!
A scanner literally floods the coin in light causing the mirrored surfaces to all but disappear. You can achieve the same effect using a camera....
@Maes daughter It appears to be normal circulation wear. I don't see any toning. I'm cringing at the sight of the staples your are using. They...
It looks like it has been subjected to the elements........environmental damage. Chris
Where? I don't see any doubling at all. Chris
Actually, it looks like a scrape of some sort to me. You need to use better lighting. It's better to have at least two light sources positioned...
The 55-S is a die chip. It is relatively common and can be found almost anywhere on letters or numbers, particularly on Lincoln cents. Keep in...
I assume you mean a doubled die, but I can't figure out why. You'll need to post a better close-up. Chris
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