I completely agree and feel @Orfew quite clearly overreacted. Though I don't want to arise conflict in his thread.
Exactly what he said. Everyone collects what they like.
I enjoy these reviews and how they show to beginning collectors that the TV shows aren't usually very honest. I am annoyed constantly with these...
Though it's unfortunate about them losing their jobs, I am highly against the,.
Improper setup. So if someone at the mint doesn't tighten the die in place all the way, it can move.
It is legal to own and sell as a known counterfeit on both sides. In fact most contemporary counterfeits sell for a lot more than the coins before...
I want to begin with ancients too and will eventually make a similar post asking how to start particularly in my historical interests. For any...
It's in the name. When the die is rotated during striking the image is rotated. Very nice modern rotated die, my most modern is on a 1978 Italian...
PCGS and NGC have set lists of which varieties they will attribute. They will not always attribute doubled dies, particularly foreign.
I think they do, I believe that is part of how after strike partial missing clads form.
Well all I know is it's a reverse of 68.
So I believe Machine Doubling not Doubled Die.
I believe he is seeing extra thickness towards the outer rim. Keep in mind those letters are incuse, my theory on this is: if during the striking...
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced- When you take out a coin from binders, books, etc (maybe to check for varieties) put it back when you are done....
Beginner- It may be difficult (heck I'm still workin' on it), but you absolutely have to find a good way to organize your coins early on. Or else...
Eddie? You mean WDDO?:D
This is my CoinTalk account (sorsors). You’ll get good help here.
Really? Id like to read that. Link?
yes the stain makes it a little difficult to see that area. I think you’re right. Im gonna try to see if some acetone will take that stain off...
Thanks so much you two! I appreciate your time. Fred, did you see my post called Is this a struck through grease? I think you might know better...
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