I'd say its fairly common. This is especially noticeable on freshly issued coinage. After it's in circulation, the evidence starts to fade. I...
I was in the same place a Publius. Again, not being critical, but sharper images would remove most (all?) doubt. You may want to browse photo...
Here are the subject reference coin links: Coppercoins:...
I agree with your assessment. I use Coppercoins for most of my attributions but sometimes the other sites have listings that they don’t. I think...
I’m really pleased to see that your coin graded higher. I understand that TPGs rely more on the obverse condition than the reverse when setting...
Nice pictures though. Optimally taken.
I can say that finding high grade 70's coinage during a CRH event is harder than finding higher grade 60's nickels. That's a nice looking...
I think EF pricing from Coppercoins gets you close to a buy price. $9
That's one of the more valuable RPMs for the date as well. Glad you could confirm the markers and die state. Your's looks to be in better shape...
If I had to guess, it might be this: http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1952&die_id=1952d1mm016&die_state=mds Your pictures are...
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