Our brains look for patterns in randomness--I think that's what we're seeing (or not seeing) here. Nothing personal--it's really common in...
Congrats on your finds! I'm sure I could pull maximum details from your Shields. :D
It's important to remember here you're not looking at an American cent...the dies wear differently ;) On the pics above, I see a thickening or...
Here's a nice photo resource for Flying Eagle and Indian Head cent varieties.
Here's how I study coins these days: rather than lose my eyesight staring through a loupe, I take a really detailed picture with a tethered 36mpx...
Internet opinions--'expert' or otherwise--should be questioned. :) As for whether those lines in the field are doubling, pictured below is a...
From the article: "But many people won't use them. The U.S. government tried to push dollar coins again in recent years, but then suspended...
If it had mint surfaces, they have all been removed. :hungover: I wonder just how high it will go...
"Only $2.95"--probably back when 3 bucks was worth something too. Now I remember, they called it a "1955/5", which I suspect confused collectors...
I see the die deterioration on a blowup of the pic. I've once heard the story about these--after the 1955 DDO gained popularity, someone bought up...
Thanks...I have a good macro setup and system for shooting tiny details on coins. And nice diagram Coop! I can totally see what you're driving...
Thanks Coop...I had not considered that; my attention is usually on IHC and other 19th C. varieties. :)
I'm not usually looking at modern coins for varieties, so I could use some perspective here. :D What is the extension below the "D"--a die chip?...
I see that now. Well, that closes the book on this one.
...or perhaps 10+ years in a slot machine?
I thought of Wexler too--here's the quick link. :)
I can state pretty confidently from reading the variety sources that no DDO or DDR exists on this variety. :) Buying that coin even at $250...
Don't forget who played the original role... [IMG]
Yes...I think that's a clash/clashes with the space underneath Edward's chin--which would be a highpoint (field) on the die. This overlay should...
I'm not very knowledgeable here, but if were some kind of MD or "bounce", I would think it would also be visible on the tip of the nose and...
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