For the detail (lack)on the coin you would expect to see more contact marks, nicks , and scratches.
I was unaware that 64s were minted into 65 and 66. With that being said have there ever been any 64s struck on a 40% planchet or vice versa? I...
I manage a retail store, any time I feel the need to go on the hunt I tell my bookkeeper what I need and it is there two days later. After im done...
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I decided to go buy a new caliper. So far I have measured the following... 1881 MS 63 morgan-- 37.98mm 1921 VF 30 Morgan-- 38.12mm 1878 VF 35...
The caliper may very well be the issue coupled with operator inexperience. I also have a barber dime that the reed is nearly completely worn off,...
Looks like xf 45. The stars do not have much detail though....very concerning.
The coin in question is obviously not MS. If graded would receive vf 30 or 35. I have heard a lor of great comments and theories, but , is it...
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If yiu ever go to DC and pay cash at the metro for tickets your change will be given to you in dollar coins. I went last year and remember...
Used an analog caliper. I do have to wear glasses though...
In doing the math the diameter is only off by 0.651%. The morgan was less than spec as well but not as much (0.42).
I have a couple of morgans that are worn to about the same degree, I will measure them and compare.
How long did it take to get that much wear?
How common are rotated dies on draped bust 1/2 cents? I have one that is rotated about 90 degrees.
Yes it was 22.64g . But my experiment was more or less based on the old tootsie roll commercial about how many licks it would take to get to the...
The funny thing is that I am doing that now. I am not using a morgan ( I could not bring myself to do it) I am using a MS Eisenhower.l have...
No problem.
I went to the bank to put my nickels from roll hunting in the machine and my 3 year old son pulls these out of the coin machines return slot. I...
Im my limited expirence I would say leave them as they are, unless you are removing loose and even then you risk damage. You can loose more than...
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