Oops...well played!! :-)
Imagine how many variety coins he's sitting on in that hoard!! At least 'our' nickel guy has organized his!! LOL
Your 1957 D looks to be an early die state strike, so typically, Die Deterioration doesn't become extreme until the die state moves a later die...
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As you noted, getting too close can be a problem. What you want to find is the optimal distance to take your photos. Find an object that has...
Here's a find from a while back (sorry for the photos...it was from my novice days). A 1963 DDR.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Maybe it would could share some of our favorite CRH finds while we wait for the CRH events to begin again. I guess we should have started that...
I've found both '13 Ds in circulation (pickled) but neither '13 S. Harder to find S mint on the East Coast...so not too surprising.
Finning perhaps.
When the die breaks, or chips around the devices/engraving, voids or cracks appear in the working die. When it's used to strike a planchet, the...
Looks more like chips than a cud. I didn't see anything listed at Cudsoncoins for the date. But have a look at the site and see if you uncover...
The reverse die may be a bit misaligned, but otherwise the coin is pretty normal. Doublecheck your coin for an RPM though:...
That is a lamination error. No significant premium unless extreme and still attached. But folks collect them.
PCGS might go a grade lower, but I'm at NGC MS66, no Full Steps. Nice coin!! Obverse especially. Later die state, but a nice strike.
Correct. Damaged die and a run of coins from it in your lot. Note: the little nick on the right side of the 1 looked a little familiar to me....
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