Ah ha, according to D. W. Lange (The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents) the hand punching of mm's ended in 1989 for the cent, with the other...
Excuse my ignorance, I am at a loss here. I always thought that hand punched mint marks ended circa 1987/88. At least for the US cents. Were...
In the chart I began with, on the left side diagram, the green, I illustrate the upper step as the stylobate. In most constructions it is not...
In my eyes, it is not quite 5 full steps. When you count the columns from left to right (total of 4), stepaholics will see 4 quadrants, one...
Just got the Lady's last year. Lots of color but the detail is almost MS!! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
While roaming around EBAY, I could not help but notice the abuse of the claims for 5 and or 6 step nickels. Often ads touted "Full Steps" or "FS6"...
A fellow sold me 4 pesos recently for under $3.00. One of them was this 1976 doubled die (almost certain it is a doubled die, instead of a double...
Okay okay okay. Sometimes my nerves get frayed and I take it out late at night on y'all. But you are good sports. I usually buy JUST supplies from...
Dave, as you know that 500 Lire is a knock out!! Wow.
Chile has some outstanding coin art. The vultures and condors are exceptional. However this one (also a 5 peso) displays liberty beautifully....
Nice thread, beautiful stuff!! I recently acquired this Liberian dollar, 1968. It showcases Gilroy Roberts at his best. This and the Kennedy are...
You are welcome to buy this "proof" set. Though I doubt that you would after seeing the beautifully minted, then abused "proofs". Nowhere did I...
One more item: Littleton referred to this set as a "special collector versions" before Littleton manhandled them. "Proof" means a specially struck...
Thanks for the advice. I am aware that "proof" is a mint style, however, I went through 2 sets with this company, and both showed evidence of...
I recently purchased this item pictured. It is a "proof" set of Irish coins of 1971. I of course returned it, and paid postage to return it. I...
Not only do you save space, but these few coins are easier to "hide". Hence, a bit more secure, and instantly recognizable and transferable.
Silver today. But to save space, about a dozen gold coins.
Nice nickel. Not too sure about the toned Kennedys.
I was just wondering about straightening out a Kopeck I got for next to nothing, I was thinking of turning in a heavy vise, cloth covered. If that...
Ditto, machine doubling. And "desertgem" is this the place to post World Coin doubled dies et al???
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