Here's an AU55 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] this has the "small, wide spaced cc rev" made with a rev die that was used from 1873 all the way through 1876. The 1875 CC...
Only one I have, but I am a fan. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks for showing the neat campaign tokens and putting them in historical context.
I like the "sliding contact under pressure" phrase. I'll propose: "A form of post mint damage characterized by a linear or curvilinear mark into...
I believe graffiti is in a sub category of scratches.
My biggest bomb was the 65-S half, which I thought would gold bean.. it didn't sticker at all. I expect that some of the misses are simply...
I believe that's important, and should be the subject of a thread about scratches and "gradability." We're still trying to arrive at a...
I had seven coins where CAC and I were in agreement; seven where we disagreed. Of those seven, all of them were coins that I thought should...
The coin has a number of problems in the details of the devices that lead me to believe it's a fake. Also, for a heavy blow in the center not to...
Let me try this, based on ToughCoins original def: "A form of post mint damage characterized by a linear or curvilinear mark into the surface of...
thinking about other marks, like chops, baggies, test marks; it occurs to me that a scratch is due to pressure applied over time, whereas the...
I've had many deals on the CU forum; all have gone well.
very sad, he was a buffalo nickel specialist and shared his knowledge with many collectors over the years. I never had a chance to meet him, but...
I like ToughCoins definition, but would add "well defined" and "visible to the naked eye".
That is quite an accomplishment. I would not even dare to attempt such a set.
die cracks are cool, especially when so prominent. nice dime.
Obviously, I'm not very apt at picking out the 66s from the 65s!
May not have been the seller's intent, but I'll give them credit for posting photos that show obvious problems!
I think Baltimore will be a monster of a show. I can't go, but hope some forum members will post reports... Please?
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