It sounds like he thinks it is an overstrike (a coin was struck, and then sent back through and a new coin was struck over the top).
The reason that "Full Steps" nickels are so popular and garner such a premium is because *not* all of them come from the mint that way.
Kanga, I really don't mean to rag on your coin, but if you can return it, I think you should. I wasn't going to mention the carbon spot on the...
A couple of the wispy marks may be on the plastic. The majority of what I'm seeing is clearly on the coin, however.
Haha, all three of us were posting the same thing at the same time.
Dipping or cleaning isn't going to remove steps like that. The steps are missing because they were never there. That is a very weak strike, and...
One of my Christmas presents arrived today, and I'm quite happy with the coin. This is a Rial, minted in AH1321 (1903 AD). The coin is a large...
Yes, I looked at your pictures. There's nothing there.
I have absolutely no idea what you're seeing. All I see is an old, well worn quarter worth 25 cents. Spend it.
Nice. In that case, congrats on a huge score!
What do you think is causing the bull market in world coins? Is it the trend of certifying world coins, so that US buyers feel more comfortable in...
Besides the regular quarters, the mint has been making these giant, 5 ounce silver bullion versions of each quarter. I've been looking for one for...
You are a dealer, correct? From a dealer's perspective, I could see how a downward market would be a bad or scary thing. As a collector,...
It takes a lot of time, practice, patience, and experience to figure out what kind of doubling there is. JAF has only gotten through class VI......
It does have a Byzantine feel to it. But remember, the Byzantine empire lasted into the 15th century, so this coin wouldn't be too far removed.
These don't usually sell for a huge premium, even when nicely toned. I'm going to guess $45.
I would say VG details, environmental damage. But these are not my specialty. You'll need to wait for the colonial experts to get here.
While the possibility may be intriguing, it is not an RPM. The shape and thickness of the curve do not match the shape of the D mintmark. It is...
This discussion has been focused primarily on US coins. There is an interesting counterpoint thread currently going in the World coins section:...
This answers the OP's question perfectly. Keep in mind, contact marks are just one of the 4 aspects of grading Uncirculated coins. Strike,...
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