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  1. Paul M.
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    2015 kisatchie. what are these "scratches"

    Apparently, it's called a "field-restricted struck-through error." See here. Also, here for pictures.
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Error Coins
  2. Paul M.
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    Learning to grade Peace Dollars

    Looks like I was wrong. This is a dead on match for VAM 2-DW, which, as I understand the nomenclature correctly, is a later die state of the...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
  3. Paul M.
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    Proofs...how can you identify one?

    This is what I go by (in rough order): Square rims.. Strong strike (I've never seen a proof that's what I would call weakly struck.) Die...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
  4. Paul M.
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    GTG: Lincoln Cent

    Darn skippy. Nothin' beats a coin in hand with a strong light. Maybe a loupe if it's a small coin and you're getting a little farsighted.
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    GTG: Lincoln Cent

    Great coin! I'm late to the party, but this was definitely a tough coin to grade based on the picture. I couldn't get anything off the obverse...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Learning to grade Peace Dollars

    VAM-2BB maybe? If so, that's an R5, a rare variety.
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
  7. Paul M.
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    Post a Toned Coin

    That is a gorgeous nickel. I see lots of color even in your "lousy" photo. :) Maybe you should get it professionally photographed? Several...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Learning to grade Peace Dollars

    Yep, raised lines are caused by some sort of crack or scratch on the die. If it's an irregular shape, it's a crack (but sometimes a small crack...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
  9. Paul M.
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    Great Britain 1861 Threepence - Pretty cool obverse die clash

    I see. That makes much more sense. :)
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: World Coins
  10. Paul M.
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    Let's see your newest acquisitions!

    Great score for melt! Is it just me or does that Merc look really softly struck on top of the die deterioration? Maybe it's been dipped at one...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Great Britain 1861 Threepence - Pretty cool obverse die clash

    Nice! The clash marks in front of the portrait are really strong. I think I'm seeing something behind her near the neck, but, IIRC these are...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: World Coins
  12. Paul M.
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    Sometimes a copy will have to suffice...

    Lead has a density of 11.36 g/cm^3. Silver has a density of 10.49 g/cm^3. Atomic weight isn't all there is to it. :) My offhand guess would be...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  13. Paul M.
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    Finally Cleaned Some of My ancients

    Google search will usually turn up an attribution, or at least narrow it down a lot, if the legends are readable. :)
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  14. Paul M.
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    Finally Cleaned Some of My ancients

    +1 to this. You did a great job not damaging the patina on these.
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  15. Paul M.
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    Post an outrageous $bay listing

    They might be outrageous, but they'd be outrageously awesome. :)
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
  16. Paul M.
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    1919 Mercury Dime DDO Discovery Piece

    Wow! I'm gonna have to try and cherry pick me one of these. :)
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 29, 2015 in forum: Error Coins
  17. Paul M.
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    Learning to grade Peace Dollars

    My loupe is only a 4x. Probably not good enough, eh? :/
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 28, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Sometimes a copy will have to suffice...

    Great coin and info. Also nice price, if it's the one from the August 12 auction. :) Here's a link to the real deal:...
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 28, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Sometimes a copy will have to suffice...

    Interesting. If it didn't have the RR on the edge, would you say this replica would be fairly deceptive?
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 28, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    If You Owned A Fake.........

    Heh... TEN CASE? Isn't that supposed to say TEN CASH? :)
    Post by: Paul M., Dec 28, 2015 in forum: US Coins Forum
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