@Treashunt @paddyman98 ...I'm seeing notching on the nines, a doubling valley on the upper six. So, bowing to your experience and judgement, if...
I think you are on the right track, I mean...you are here on CT getting the best info around to help you learn and understand, after all. But we...
Just a damaged coin...Spark
1916-S and 1925...Spark
Normal worn quarter...Spark
After attending class with all the other assessments, I'm glad I held off till now. I originally thought it MS60, but unsure if obverse contact...
I presumed it was acidic because urea is related to uric acid. Thanks for the additional info...Spark
You need to re-visit "worthless doubling", "how dies are made" and "deteriorated dies". You were given advice on paredolia on your other thread....
Obverse is 64/65...need to see the reverse...Spark
Keep us in the loop on your efforts...Spark
yes, this '74 is a good coin to use...it's already beat up...Spark
The '18 is rough...maybe vg8-f12, but with the condition being a mix of verdigris/corrosion and wear, you have a job on your hands. Follow our...
Yes, it appears to be a small date. I found a large date 2 days ago and compared. The large date has fatter, blockier numbers. Soak it in...
Looks like the letters were damaged after the strike, a scratch across them and a dent in the rim from being dropped...Spark
Shortly after this thread was posted I voted 65/5fs...I now retract that vote, having taken a closer look. I agree with the nickel experts that...
Yes, it is a well worn, 1960 Large Date from Philly. I would still try to get all the organic debris off, but with the condition it is in there...
I sit corrected...more good info...thanks Conder101...Spark
The OPs coin is roughly AU50...listing around $3.50 currently at NGC...Spark
All 3 mints produced these half dollars from '65-67 with no mint marks. You can't tell which mint struck them unless you have provenance from the...
Bubble gum and affixed to the underside of a 5th graders desk...Spark
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