Which is why I want to have a career in this hobby, one way or another. I applied for a job at PCGS last year but not really wanting to move to...
however they do have more aesthetic appeal than the bright yellow, distracting, beveled top ANACS has... ICG... please hire me! ;)
Yes, it’s correct just not something I hear nearly as often in American media as in Europe. It’s cool!
It is treated just as valueless machine doubling/tripling. (Interesting to hear trebling used, I haven't heard that used in a while.) You see...
I would ask if 'Chris' was the one making these determinations, because I wouldn't trust someone with that signature :yack: really though, the...
It's not painted. I hadn't seen the reverse photo at first.
My only error besides a minor die clash I found. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Anything S is a good day! Wheat cent is better!
Entry post I'm throwing my hat in for world. I, also, am a big fan of mystery bags and find this incredibly exciting. Thanks for the opportunity....
In a mint set, no less. Good one!!
Nice! Well used in it's career. I enjoy that! I haven't had this old of a junk box find before. My best was 1790.
Mr. Weinberg is right. The doubling on the date is not a doubled die if that's what your inferring.
I went for 'chemical cleaning'. The fact it appears distanced from the lettering leads me to think whatever it was dipped or soaked in dried on...
Thanks @Insider - another intriguing post and some good info for me. I think I have a couple like this, somewhere.
Correct, unfortunately.
I paid 130 for this in April, and sold for 300 in October. [ATTACH]
I don't think it has anything to do with polishing. To me, coins with this less desirable. I'm assuming it is on a cupronickel coin. Radials...
They look like laminations to me. Those are nice ones, I like!
It's considered a true binary serial number. Very very nice.
I can read it anyway, not that it is a big deal. as for the post: Go and have fun, I'm sure that will be good for you.
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