I think he's using the D/D to stand for doubled die.
The haze found on Proof coins is caused by the wash solution the mint uses. By washing them again, you not only destroy the originality of the...
Howdy rolandtgs - Welcome to the Forum !! As they say - a picture is worth a thousand words - so please post some ;) Based on your...
You can get some information here if you can post pics of the coins. You could also try the Error World web site.
I readily agree with mikediamond that the majority are created by man not the mint. But genuine examples do supposedly exist - at least based on...
That sounds awfully light for a thin planchet - I'd guess a wrong planchet but I'm not sure if the US was striking coins for other countries...
I can only guess it was a thin planchet. No way to say for sure without seeing the coin in hand.
Not posting from Vegas - I'm back. They did provide free net access for computers and on TV - but ya see they got these things down there called...
Ahhhhhhh - it all makes sense now :D But did ya show 'em this one - [IMG] [IMG] Ya know on second thought maybe ya better not...
Just got back from Veags late this afternoon - had a ball :D You've already stated my opinion on the '23 - there's nothing wrong with it. As...
Carbon spots are caused by impurities in the metal - modern Lincoln cents are nortorious for them.
Oh great - now there's two I gotta get :rolleyes: Thanks for the info Andrew, I learned something today ;)
Nice pieces Rick !! I especially like the half escudo ;) Wait 'til you see what I got in Vegas :D
Bye folks - won't be back around 'til Monday most likely :D
You're right about the Franklin Mint stuff - value is usually the bullion value. But there are those who collect the sets and some of the harder...
Oh man - ya spoiled the surprise :( Wellllllllll - maybe not :D
Howdy Splashback - Welcome to the Forum !! Based on the pic the coin appears fairly well worn, I would guess it is VF ( very fine ) grade - a...
Yup - the Scopes trial ;) I was refering to this - second line - Was just razzin ya pal :D
Well I know what my opinion is - but we'll wait and see what others say.
Sorry but it's true :( Price guides are just not realistic - they tend to list the highest price ever recorded for a coin in a given grade. And...
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