Those are some great photos, and that new microscope must help the eyes. Sometimes staring through a 10x loupe is hard for long periods of time! I...
Wow. Pretty cool old note.
I agree that it has the potential to be #3. Closer pics might tell.
I think so too. The letters are thick but probably because the die is worn as said above. Keep searching!
Good point. I am not sure. Less bidders might mean a lower chance of getting someone who is willing to throw their money at it.
Nice photos. I think the doubling on the 4 is either machine doubling or die deterioration doubling. Although there does seem to be a nice die...
Welcome and fun coin! It tells a nice little story of where it has been before landing in your collection.
Glad it matches up! Those clash overlays really do work some magic. They are very cool when you can match it directly to a coin you have in hand....
Absolutely. Glad to help!
I think there's both die deterioration doubling and split plating doubling. http://www.error-ref.com/split-plating-includes-split-plate-doubling/
It is a Freemasons' symbol and I do sometimes see them on eBay going for a few dollars. I find it fun to find counterstamped coins, especially in...
Are you referring to the D mintmark? If so, then yes it is a problem with the plating.
Those are neat coins. I had not heard of the story of Heracles and the Nemean lion until now! Very neat to see the stories of mythology take place...
That is an interesting mark. I would probably see if I could compare it to the reeds of reeded U.S. coinage and see if any match up. It is hard to...
Nice wood-grained improper alloy mixture!
I agree with no Full Bell Lines. Sometimes I find these hard to determine, but that thread linked looks good and comprehensive. I will have to...
It might be a strike through, but it looks more like post-mint damage to me. Can you see displaced metal?
Clicked on the link to see this, since I was just curious. Turns out after 76 bids it sold for $3,300 with free shipping. I wonder if a coin like...
I have definitely done this a few times, especially recently when I really just can't tell. I don't ever think it's a bad idea either. Sometimes I...
Absolutely! I hope you find that site just as interesting as I do. Also, your note about your detector's final "wekekekekewwkkwkwkwkkdjfblahhhhh"...
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