he says: " I am told that this is known to some as a "Smith 1793 counterfeit", a very early alteration. Neat coin!" Still, very neat.
gxseries: I don't think a die crack, it is incuse not raised, as a die crack would be. Since it is a proof, I would think that it MAY be a...
Dave: 1) The 1941 is strike doubling. That occurs when the top die shifts During the strike. It is considered to have no additional vlaue....
Sorry, but; Less than what? Less than without full steps, or the 1939 reverse, or?
Yes, Longacre doubling can be found in most years. Again, no added value. Note: No one is really shure how it happened, or why it was mainly on...
? Kinda like what happened to the Washington/eagle quarters? Nope, they'll go up and continue to go up, especially if they redesign the coin.
Yup, what Ardatiron said.
Thanks, Jim. Now to up the membership, and write, write, write.
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very nice image-- how'd ya do that?
Just some really old, dead guy!
Dave: On the Indian cents: This is referred to as "Longacre doubling" it is only on Indians and some other Longacre designed coins. It is from...
Very Possibly-- have it checked out it may be a 'set up strike'. How is the wear on the rim? If also equally worn then it may just be the...
Wally: WOW!! Very nice, and congratulations.
And a very nice date! A true semi-key, and even better in that grade. (Even with its problems).
I'd go for the semi-key dates, especially the 1909 S, plenty of room to move.
Very nice, and nice toning. You can't go wrong at ask for an NGC piece.
Try: The Authorative Reference on Lincoln Cents, by Wexler & Flynn.
Compared to that VF-30, I'd go XF.
I agree with Frank.
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