It looks like there might be a slight die gouge, but judging from the beat-up condition of the coin, I'd say it's only worth 5c. Chris
Nice find! The Blakesley Effect is most visible on the reverse. Is it a $50 bag? Suggestion: As you're searching the bag, be sure to separate any...
It depends on the climate conditions. Heat and moisture will have a considerable effect on the coins, especially those nearest the canvas bag. In...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! What you see on the reverse is not an impression of Lincoln's head. It has been squashed from the pressure,...
That may be true, but I still think Myrna Loy was a great actress. Chris
I think it was 5 times. Isn't there one from a gallery photo? I think Peter should add an instructional thread on how to post threads and posts...
Heck, I don't even see a photo! Chris
It doesn't look like a doubled die to me. Chris
It looks like it might be glue to me. Have you tried removing it with acetone? Chris
In case you didn't know, the Mint has not been releasing half dollars into general circulation since 2001. Assuming that there are half dollars...
It doesn't look anything like a die chip. It's probably one of those artifacts attributed to those crappy coins. Chris
I'm not sure what you mean, Jon. Personally, I think CT should ban all posts about Zincolns because they are such crappy...
It looks like die deterioration doubling to me. Note that there are parallel striations pointing toward the rim, and the lines of the letters are...
The problem is that it IS being abused. All you have to do is read the posts we get here on a daily basis from newcomers who are searching rolls....
Gee whiz! That must have been sometime in the mid-90's. Those kinds of free services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area were gone by the...
You can't compare the close-up of one coin to the close-up of another. Each one must be examined on its own merits. Don't you agree that the...
The OP's coin doesn't look anything like your coin. Note that all of the high points on the reverse are "bright white". To me, this is indicative...
One alternative would be to take images of the coin in the slab and size the images so that they will fit in your album. Chris
There is only one value that every collector should be concerned with, and that is an agreed upon price between a seller and a buyer. Everything...
Wait a minute! Foggy Bottom is below M Street off the Whitehurst Freeway. Which reminds me! Is the Little Tavern still there at the end of M...
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