Thanks for the reference. Although the S has a similar die chip, none of the other devices match up. I wonder if I am imagining things that are...
I am terrible when it comes to determining if a coin has doubling or over mint marks (unless they are very very obvious). The coin I have...
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Maybe it was struck on a defective planchette. Looks like it is about to split. Would be a great coin if it did split.
I like the love tokens that were engraved by someone who was not an engraver. It takes a lot of time, patience, and love to make one of these if...
OK, i’m Giving up on trying to figure out which doubling I can see on a cent. If the cent is circulated (which almost all of mine are) I don’t...
It is either a printing “error” (if the back side is properly centered), or a cutting “error” (if the back is also off center). However, on this...
Here are some birthday notes I have collected over the years. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The pawn shop was in business long before the TV show. There was/is enough business to support three families. Apparently there are enough people...
Could you post a picture of the back side. If it is off by the same amount it would be a cutting "error". If the reverse is centered it would be...
I am not so sure about zinc rot. Is it possible the it is from a ragged clip from an end of roll strip?
I met the “beard of knowledge” at a coin show in Vegas a while back. One hell of a nice guy and VERY knowledgeable.
By two different coins do you mean two different dates or mintmarks? If they are the same date and mintmark they could have been produced by the...
thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I will search the Internet and try and find more on this process.
I often check my circulated “ change” bills for errors (very minor errors like overinking or serial numbers that don’t line up). I know they will...
Do you know of any links to additional information about these presses?
Does anyone have an opinion on ring lights?
Could someone please provide a link explaining the “new” minting process of horizontal striking. I was under the impression that coins were...
Don’t take this as expert advise but it looks more like a cracked/ chipped die.
I like the Pine Apple stock because it shows so many types of transportation at one time. You have sailing ships, coal powered ship, railroad, and...
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