Did you ever get an answer on that one?
I have only Denver mint business strike coins.
I guess a clear photo would definitely help either way.
I would go with eye appeal. At this point in the world of Numismatics the Beans hold significant Value. They are a second professional opinion,...
Looks like an interior die break.
Welcome to CT. Books and some good online references, are definitely a must. Do you collect just Lincolns?
I do believe that this is a certain die characteristic. The LB has a certain fatness to it, which is most likely due to the die itself. Die...
Not, necessarily calling out :troll:. Just stating the obvious, as defined : the state or fact of being ignorant: lack of knowledge, education,...
Good call @Rick Stachowski +1
Ignorant need not apply.
You have much to learn, Bud, I'd say the one with blinders on is you. I'd also bet you think they give every coin a Bean? Wrong!
From the photos provided, and the kink in my neck, you have a coin with Die deterioration, not a Doubled Die.
You might need to back off on the light, the photos are glaring to much to see definition. MM position looks closer to rpm-011 Which is DDR-009...
Before making a mistake, you have to determine if your Half Dollar is SMS or a business strike. They are graded on an entirely different level....
It could possibly be a D/D north WRPM -001, in a much earlier die state. The positioning is very close. To me it looks like a d/d tilted. Is that...
Zanzibar, ah 1299 1 PYSA The note on the flip says "everything in life balances" This was a gift from my SS this year.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Continue...
B-$580 S-$825 Absolutely no idea on the pedigree.
A die crack can be anywhere on the surface, A die crack that is continuous and touching the rim at both ends has the potential to be called a...
This isn't a coin that I have studied, I would say that one is a token and one is the real deal.
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