Welcome to the neighborhood, @USA Copper ! I don't see anything in that second photo. Can you back off some and take another photo? You'd...
I like them better when they have a date on them. Chris [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It's not redundant because they are two different things. Once the blank goes through the upsetting mill, it becomes a planchet. Chris
So, it is a 2015 planchet. Chris
@Sheila Ruley You're learning! You really can't put a price on it because it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If more than one...
Good for you! Was it a new roll or a mixed-date roll? Chris
About the time that the SQ program started, you could buy one of every item from the Mint for about $6K. Then it went to $8K, $10K, $12K and...
Now, they have perfected the hand-held scopes that are far cheaper than a traditional stereomicroscope and they produce quality photos. Check with...
You're going to find many different opinions on this subject. > Some people like ANACS because they are cheaper and don't require a membership...
I'm with Dave! If someone is too lazy or too dumb, then it's their fault. By the way, @HowardStern , have you ever cashed in foreign currency...
Me? Nah! I'm not looking for anything more. Chris
When I bought this, the only hand-held scopes available were toys made in China. Chris
The over/under halogen lights are built into the stereomicroscope. [ATTACH]
@Stanley Beerenfenger There are a lot of things that can cause red flags when it comes to raw coins sold on SleazeBay. Unless you are familiar...
This is obviously PMD. Whatever tool was used to strike the obverse caused the details on the reverse to be flattened by the force of the strike....
I know what it is, too! Rick is just trying to make you use some common sense as it applies to the minting process. Chris
It's the result of a grease-filled die. Chris
The OP's coin. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! Your photos are too blurry. Chris
Yeah, it's a halogen light with a dimmer, and I wanted to pick up the toning which faded when I dimmed the light. Chris
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