It’s a CAM. Even if the gap between the A and M looks larger than other CAMs, the leaning T in STATES and the font for FG indicate that it’s the...
Indeed, Jeff. I couldn’t believe all these black specs on the surfaces of the coins. Almost like leaching of salts to the surface, sometimes...
So, I've been in the process of doing some Spring Cleaning and clearing out some clutter under my desk. I've been accumulating change and using...
It looks like a plating blister to me as well.
Maybe they can hire you to help them collect the user requirements. Makes sense to me.
Indeed, a fun find! But you've been working for it for awhile so, the spoils go to you. Ground is softening up and ready to release its treasures!
Brian's Variety Coins lists 161 DDR varieties. Only about 20 apply to business strikes. And there are 2 Master Hub doubled varieties.
Is it - wow?
@PamR - Have a look at the different types of Machine Doubling (damage) - Machine Doubling (error-ref.com) In particular, check out Push Doubling.
This was probably a liberated coin, and maybe because of the verdigris by the shield. Some collectors/dealers will spend a problem coin since...
I think that this is the problem. Scopes are not capable of taking a full shot of a dime, never mind anything larger. I've noticed that...
To that point, I recently went through a hoard of cents I collected over the past several months. The Zincolns were worse than I expected....
Your enthusiasm and dedication will be rewarded!
What's under the hood of that Lincoln?
I am glad to help where I can. I recall pouring out my Dinkelacker mini-keg and sorting all the 1998, 1999, and 2000 LMCs. I had hundreds of...
You are in the early stages of getting your collectors eyes...especially a variety collector. I say that you push for answers at this stage to...
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