Sounds like you either have an off center strike or a broad strike - an error coin in other words. Post a pic if you can/
To understand die polish lines think about this. All of those little protected areas like inside the letters and numbers or the small flat, low...
That used to be the case, it is no longer. There some series now where 70% of them receive the 70 grade from PCGS.
ya know, every I see someone mention that I just shake my head. It's like they think that gold and silver have always had this almost mystical...
The time period is 24 hrs.
I don't know that it's any harder, it's just different. But I know I aint gonna try it ;)
I really hate to put it this way, but if you do not have absolute confidence in your own grading ability and authentication skills - then you...
Basically die cracks don't mean much and as a general rule add no value to a coin whatsoever. The only atttractive thing about them is that some...
Nope, there are 2 different mint marks for 1979 and 1981. Click Here What you have pictured is a type 2.
We agree on that.
nesvt - shotgun rolls didn't even exist until the '60s and even they were quite scarce. So I doubt that roll was original in any way. But it's...
Red Tiger I am well aware of the auctions you are talking about. And yes, there were coins that far exceeded estimates and previous sales records....
I have that report someplace, may have to try and dig it out. If you do, please check again. But there was no washing done after the coins were...
Not all die polishing leaves raised lines (incuse on the die) on the coin. Think of a Proof, fields smooth as glass that look just like a mirror....
Stuff like this is why I think any serious collector should consider it mandatory for them to subscribe to both Coin World and Numismatic News....
You can't. One is as likely to happen as the other. And I have little doubt that it would explain under-over grading of some coins.
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