Notching is simply a term that someone made up because they couldn't remember split serifs. Below are examples of split serifs. [ATTACH]...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! Yes, this is PMD. Also, may I suggest that you start a new thread for each new error coin even if it is the...
Those notches aren't indicative of hub doubling. The other letters show that "dimple" too, but they are rounded at the top. Chris
When I was actively submitting coins to NGC, I made it a point to submit certain coins as my renewal freebies if I didn't think that they were...
I'm not so sure. Maybe it's the lighting playing tricks on you. Chris
Happy New Year to you, too, @Noah Finney and to all, please don't drink and drive. Chris
The CPG describes the 81-S Types I & II as "not easily distinguished" from one another. Maybe that has something to do with it. Chris
The press is the machine which holds the dies in place for striking the planchets. Happy Gnu Year to yew, two! Chris
Oops, you're right! Chris PS. I still don't think it is a proof.
It's an 1898-S! Chris
I just checked my Red Book on Morgan Dollars and no proofs were struck for that date/mm. Chris
I don't think so! Chris
Littleton should have titled their coin "The Lincoln - Kennedy Debate". Chris
There is nothing particularly special about it, so it is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Chris
If it doesn't line up with elements from the obverse, then how could it be a clash? Chris
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It is called "pull-away toning" under the date. Chris
Stereo or trinocular microscopes do not use a standard camera. They usually come with their own camera set-up which is much smaller. You can...
Only to people who want to collect them. Chris
The rotation of your coin is about 30 degrees, but it is still not worth much to most collectors. Chris
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