For what it is worth - assuming OP images were flipped square [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I see an "S" and a "3" but no date.[ATTACH]
Based on the imaging as presented - I will have to disagree with that. [ATTACH]
I used two lines on the Obverse and Reverse for the purpose of verification. I will say the images provided appear to be taken @ an angle tilted...
As stated in my previous post - there is really nothing definitive I can say due to the unknowns associated with the imaging of the coins. I feel...
You can get better results if done on a scanner as opposed to imaging with a camera. With a scanner you can use the square edges of the slab or 2...
Sorry I wasn't very clear in my first post. I was thinking not only does a counterfeiter have to produce an obverse die and reverse die that...
On EAC coinage - once the dies are setup and locked into the coining press - how consistent is the orientation (rotation) of the obverse to...
A little late to the party - S-277 (Green), S-278 (Orange), S-279 (Blue) overlaid.[ATTACH]
I Believe the coin in your post is S-278 as opposed to S-279. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Do you not find it extremely coincidental that these tapered planchets were loaded into the coin press with the taper at the same orientation -...
I think MMS-001 was only used in 1916 and 1917 and only MMS-005 and MMS-006 in 1944.
http://varietyvista.com/06%20Mercury%20Dime/San%20Francisco%20Mintmark%20Styles.htm
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Sorta what I've been doing with CAD for awhile - except I am not using it for grading - just for the purpose of identifying dies. I unofficially...
Who is Mark Hofmann? I have found one obverse die for the 1943-D Copper, three Obverse dies for the 1943-S Copper, two obverse dies for the...
Certainly a problem coin but I don't see anything that leads me to believe one problem is "the coin is fake."
I am not sure I agree with all the explanations attributed to the Lincoln Cent design changes by Dr. Wile Easily done I guess using the original...
http://varietyvista.com/01a%20LC%20Doubled%20Dies%20Vol%201/Obverse%20Design%20Varieties.htm
That should be "Makes No Cents".
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