I'm not convinced. Is this a photo using a USB microscope? You need to back off so we can see more/all of the coin. Chris
Not really! These aren't in my wheelhouse. It was just meant as a matter-of-fact comment for your future benefit. Chris
Welcome to the neighborhood, DJ! Just zooming in isn't good enough. Since condition is important in determining value, we would also need to see...
@kathy hart First, welcome to the neighborhood, Kathy! All I see is some discoloration on the reverse. There can be any number of reasons for...
Have you ever heard the saying "You can't see the forest for the trees."? Not every coin needs to be inspected with a microscope. A 10x loupe is...
Maybe someone can answer this for me. I've never participated in a live auction on eBay, so I'm wondering if it is possible to use a bidding...
It looks like it could be a "finned" rim. Chris
@kaosleeroy108 First, the Reverse of '07 is a variety, not an error. I assume that the one you bought is an MS70. With that said, I wouldn't...
Is "dd" an abbreviation for dead or dud? Chris
[ATTACH] I was using a stereomicroscope before you started collecting.
We often have people who are looking so hard to see something that they could swear they see the Shroud of Turin when all it turns out to be is a...
One way for beginners is to buy rolls from your bank. If you don't have enough money to order them by the box, you can still get most...
That is Doug's great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great granddaughter. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! Those marks are called "post-mint damage" (PMD) and are not mint errors. These were probably made...
@paddyman98 Nice one, paddy! Your mom was a smart woman. Chris
NGC refuses to attribute these for the same reason that they refuse to attribute most Morgan VAM's. They're too darned insignificant and are a...
I'm gonna tell my great, great uncle Stonewall Jackson you said that! Chris
Is that anything like condemnation? Chris
The Mint should treat the production the same way that popcorn is produced in the microwave. Once it drops to 1-2 "pops" per second, shut it down....
So, what is the difference in this and the same thing in Coin World or Numismatic News? Have you sent an e-mail to the editors of these...
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