I am guessing VF-20.... Am I close??:hilarious:
That will make for a cool and interesting set!
Stuns me that they allow it as well. Welcome aboard.
OP.... You mention several times 1909-S. I assume you realize that is half the story. It also has the designers initials on the reverse, or VDB....
What would be the diagnostic that would tell me if this were an Eagle or a half Eagle? Edit... never mind!
Was hoping you may post some of your incredible specimens here.
I was never a huge Barber guy. But these could certainly change my mind. Wow.
I think you did extremely well! Did it pass the “sniff” test?..... Yes, that is the most pitiful dog pun that came to mind. But it really is a...
This is a generalization. And I am fully aware that generalizations do not fit every scenario. My experience with Chinese counterfeits is that...
When you look at your close up, notice the number of lines in the field. That is evidence of die polishing. When a die reaches the end of its...
You young pup. Stop bragging.;)
I cannot begin to express my admiration for my fellow CT’rs coins. I have a lot of average stuff. These are the pieces that light my fire from my...
Wow. I did not know you had such an exceptional half collection. “Wow” just doesn’t seem to cut it.
Oh heavens no! It is certainly a fun coin. Just a simple debris or grease filled die. It is a fun coin but certainly not worth the cost of grading.
No, I am afraid not. Just a hit that moved the copper on the date.
Cents were still copper in 1990. Copper is quite soft. Your cent has been struck in such a manner that the date looks out of place.
It is certainly a keeper. The 1950’s era wheat cents were struck in abundance so there is no great intrinsic value.
Looks like an MAD or misaligned die strike to me, though I would defer to @paddyman98. He is far more educated with this type cent. Cool find.
Based on the outline of the reverse toning of the second cent, I would surmise this cent has been taped in somebody’s coin book for a number of...
An honest well struck Lincoln. Most all Lincoln’s struck after 1940 were struck in abundance so anything other than the highest grade coins aren’t...
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