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No it is a worn die effect, DDD ( die deterioration doubling) IMO , Jim
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I can not see a RPM. With some microscopes such as your design, a 'projection' lens is needed to completely reverse the image. Try taking it...
Probably Yootube already has a "video" saying this is the coin that PCGS paid big money for, go to CT and get it evaluated and sell for $$$$. :)
I do not like the mushy doubling, especially on the '9' and some of motto. The photo does not show the 'LIBERTY' well enough and it looks fuzzy...
Ask the professional you find that agrees with you , how much he will offer on the spot in cash and best wishes. Jim
The forum does not have many individuals that are mods, so unfortunately they can not always respond immediately, especially if there is a large...
There is nothing stopping anyone from going to facebook and communicating with him, maybe others will join in with you. IMO, Jim
Fred, do you know if there is any reprints or documents available with his findings? Be very interesting to read. Jim
Try to find a 70 year old anything that has been utilized and passed trough many people that doesn't have some scars or damage from wear and tear....
https://cashmoneylife.com/us-mint-cease-penny-production/ read down towards end.
No one has ever seen everything, as just when you think it is so, man or circumstances make a new one.
I am divided on whether when retrieved it will be toned. I do hope they used an MS coin. Water vapor is present but the radiation should be...
Stop with the Political comments. Points awarded and some on the verge of possible departing. This is a coin forum, and most posts concern that...
Put the photo on the computer device you are using for the forum, remember the folder where it is, click on the message text space below and...
Normal technique is to use silver solder which uses a flux, which then has to be cleaned off. The term flux remover can be used, but it is usually...
I have shown this 1960 ddo, RPM , Sm/lg date before, but why not again :) [ATTACH] The Small 0 is the red line , The Large 0 the blue line....
Worthless even more so to variety collectors is Class IX as described in Wexler and Flynn's "The authoritative reference of Lincoln Cents"...
Yes, another worn , deteriorated die.
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