Disregard, as you were posting at the same time as me.
Well, that is very interesting, @non_cents . I admit, I am completely unfamiliar with machine doubling on incuse elements - but those links are...
While that may possibly be true, I've certainly never seen one. And I've seen thousands of coins. Any white capped bust coin I've seen has been...
Not sure why it's tricky.... except for the photographs. The Pedigree *SHOULD* have absolutely NO impact on the grade. I don't care if its...
Where did the Sassanians source their metal? If found in nature, its common enough to find a silver-gold alloy known as electrum. Heck, the first...
Well, the definite consensus seems to be that the top piece is the favourite. Thanks for the comments, and the education. I like them both, but I...
Damn, Cuke, you win this thread.
It is hard to see your coin with your pics... could you crop the pic of the reverse to just show the coin? All that extra space is wasted.......
Yes, that exhibits definite doubling. Check yours against the CONECA master list here:...
I wouldn't count on it appreciating much, but it is cool. It is a genuine off-center strike. Unfortunately, these are relatively common (and often...
It is often really difficult to tell incuse from raised in pictures, especially since our minds are trained to interpret coin devices as raised....
BTW.... "nickel" is spelled like such.
I don't find it terribly surprising that a 42 exhibits that much wear. It circulated for at least 22 years before silver was removed. It's not...
This is actually known as the "Barber" design. It's named after Charles Barber, the engraver who made the design. Yours is well worn, but...
Yup. It's really cool holding a piece of history in your hands, and realizing that your grandpa might have used this very coin to buy a meal on...
His nose exhibits a mark from post mint contact (a form of damage). I can't see what you are referring to on his shoulder. The shoulder is a...
I can't really tell what you've got without better pictures (that is, in focus pictures). However, both clashing and die cracks are very common,...
Can't see a thing with those pics. However, odds are strong that this is "machine doubling," especially if you say it is on both sides. Do a...
Not sure if there is a question somewhere in there, but since its in teh "What's it worth" forum, I'll wager a guess of a few bucks. Looks to...
Can't see any "doubling" in your out-of-focus pics. If it is in mint plastic (a mint set), then it is probably uncirculated. Kennedy Halves...
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