I am sure I couldn't have passed it up either. The slab photo sure gives a good impression I was more worried about the reverse. It seemed to...
I don't disagree with you @Randy Abercrombie bargain bins can be your best friend, when you are capable of understanding the difference between a...
Of the blakelsly area directly opposite of the clip in question. So the area below Jefferson and above UNUM reverse. Clearer photos will be needed...
It looks like a well struck cent. There were billions of these struck. And most that are seen are worn weakly struck and for the most part...
If I hit the 10 mil jackpot, I think I would invest in top population coins and see how many sets I could put together.
Since die cracks are used as die markers for particular varieties in later die state coins. A die crack is something good to familiarize yourself...
I think it would be in your best interest to put away the old worn out coins for a while. And direct your attention to coins with full details....
I am not seeing anything that looks like the Doubled Ear. The doubled ear happened on the Philly example.
It looks like a late die state coin. Maybe someone can post the error-ref.com link look up indirect design transfer.
I see some slight descrepentsy's the obverse has a small wire rim and the reverse does show it, but it is hard to see. Still hoping for the third...
And I agree with Paddy
What's the third side look like? Also in the blakelsly area.
Yes , they do need to be continuous Although a group called PAK, I believe started in the 50's, one of the members came up with a four point...
I have to change my theory now. Score the tube length wise. Freeze coin tube. Use a small screw driver and twist down the cut, use caution to not...
170$
Definitely a keeper, also a reference coin to help further your collection.
An 8$ slab premium for each? @jtlee321 Gotta love it. :D
I here ya on the tough to photo. The planchets were very rough through the 80's This combined with a very lustrous high grade coin is hard to...
There have been 5 reverse designs since the start of the Jefferson Nickels. 38' to 2004 The last is the reverse of 82'. In 87' the mint began a...
I really don't consider a plating issue or a die crack to be an error. They are more a problem with a deteriorating die, than anything else.
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