There are ways that the last digit might be altered which would require an examination using a microscope or very high magnification. Chris
If your advice suggested sending it to a TPG like ACG, then I would think your advice was sound. On the other hand, if you urged against sending...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! Please don't be offended by my negativity, but the "came from a old collection in Missouri that was put in a...
Why would you think it is a retained cud? If it was, wouldn't you expect to see more detail on the obverse? Chris
I don't see any doubling, either. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood @Brandy Wilson ! The BEP has made many changes to all denominations to reduce the chances of counterfeiting,...
Consider yourself lucky! My Comcast bill just increased $20 per month. Chris
First, your photos are too small for me to identify anything. Second, the CPG doesn't list every variety. If it did, each volume would be several...
What about silver dollars, half dollars and quarters? Can you take a full-sized image of them? Chris
I don't have any idea! Chris
The mods haven't deleted anything as far as I know. Besides, it's their job to police the forums, not mine. Chris
I have one coin that has errors covering 50% of the entire surface. Chris
You need to give us clearer photos. Based on these, it looks like machine doubling to me. However, even if you have a true doubled die, I think...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! The "handle" as you call it is known as the "fasces". Unfortunately, what you think looks unusual is probably...
To the uninformed public, anyone who doesn't have a basic understanding of the minting process is likely to find lots and lots of errors. Chris
It's always nice to be able to find a new variety. That is, as long as it isn't a 1921 Scribbles. Chris
Yes, photos would help, but you must realize that not every doubled die is worth submitting just because it is a doubled die. If it is a common...
What makes you think it is an error? Chris
I could be wrong, but it looks like machine doubling to me. Chris
The Forrer reference is an 8-volume compendium with 5,200+ pages listing medallists dating from 500 B.C. - 1900 A.D. For example, Charles Barber...
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