Hi. Nothing to be sorry about! Try to enjoy the long weekend!! Have Fun, Bill
Hi, What he said! I will only add that I see this more on coins that are struck on slightly thicker than normal planchets. I agree completely...
The other two nickels are clasasic examples of coins that were struck by very worn dies. That waviness and the "doubling" are the signs. The...
Hi, The 1939 is a doubled die. They are split serifs. Before you get too excited though, it is a common thing to see on Jefferson Nickels....
Hi, The ATE looks like the lettering has a few die chips along the edges. pretty common. The quarter looks like it is a coin struck through...
This is a man with Class!! Thanks, Zaneman! Have Fun, Bill
Hi, One thing that helps is the fact that I don't look at too many coins without the aid of an 18X lens :-) I am usually looking at the smaller...
Hi, I'm gonna throw a few other things into the damage vs. wear debate. Let's start with a circulated coin. For me, it is simple to determine...
Forgot to say!! GREAT FIND!!! Have Fun, Bill
Small date
Hi, It's supposed to look that way. From 1909 to 1916, Lincoln cents were done in a Matte Proof. In 1909 the Philadelphia Mint, following a...
Hi, To get a PL or DMPL designation, the coin has to have the required reflectivity on both the obverse and the reverse. From the pics, it may...
It is the same coin as in the photo on the website. The coin is real, i of course, can not say if the image was swiped from the original site to...
It does not appear to be. Bill
Real coins like this do exist and this one looks real. In the hobby, we call them 11cent pieces.The price is too high though. Go to:...
Hi, The pictures show classic mechanical doubling. I don't see any die doubling. We've determined (in another thread) that even the incuse...
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http://www.centercoin.com/canadian_royal_mint/canadian_maple_leaf_silver_bullion.htm This link gets you to a place that has them for sale. No...
Hi, Just a note, some of the slabbers listed in your post are excellent, I think we all know who they are. At least one of the slabbers on your...
Hello, I would seriously go one step further. I would report your find to the local police as it is indeed a tactic used by the unscrupulous. I...
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