One reason is this is NOT the same design and relief we are used to seeing today, so add some wear and it looks considerably different.
I'd say it would probably cost you more than the coin is worth, and they won't list that variety designation on the slab.
He does mention S-65 on the 1794, as possibly an unlisted terminal die stage. It shows what appears to be a strong die crack up through the I in...
According to Noyes N-11 is the early die stage with crisp dentils. when the dentils fade and flowlines develop in front of the face and neck it...
Possibly, assuming they haven renumbered the country since the old catalog was published. If they have you might be able to use it as argument...
If they sell a coin that turns out to be fake, no clause on their receipt will keep them from having to return the money. They can't pass legal...
Gaps can occur when types or subtypes that were listed in earlier editions are deleted from later editions. And frankly there isn't a lot of...
The latest example of Longacre doubling I have seen was on the reverse of a 1907 indian head cent.
You have one what? A lot of things were discussed in this thread. We need more specifics.
Wish I had your money. I'm hoping to be able to buy one or two more 1794 varieties this year.
I assume you mean it is not a genuine 69-S Doubled Die Obverse. That is NOT correct. Mechanical doubling on the mintmark and date IS very common...
Only torch involved here was the one that melted this puppy.
S-210?
Point of the 5 doesn't touch the bust so it isn't a large 5. The 8 and 0 are close together (closer than the 18) so it isn't the small 5, that...
Yes by all means patent it so that no one else can use it. So you will be the only one using your system while everyone else in the world uses...
There have been companies offering plans like this for decades (Even some of the larger more respected firms did so.) There was nothing wrong...
This my impression as well.
Wouldn't use lead, too soft and lead, being so soft, has the tendency to transfer itself onto other items it is rubbed on. If they used lead shot...
Six grand in four years is $28 a week.
Tradition, they became known for it and have just continued it for that reason.
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