So glad I am not a moderator any more ! I don't have to reply to nickering, barking, squeaaaaaalllling, complaining, etc. The fun is just...
Aluminum has a very strong bonding with oxygen and forms a protective layer if they are the only chemicals present. The presence of Sulfur or...
It was the year of incorporation of the town/city. Celebration of separation of West Springfield from mother Springfield....
Reread the post above by Paddyman78. The ratio of mint errors ( worth something other than face) is about 1/1,000 out of change or rolls. IMO, Jim
It is the same here on west coast. I thought the site may have been lowered to a lesser account due to usage, but I have no statistical reason. I...
Any who answer before Sunday are invisible , right??!!
Ferric (III) Chloride is commonly used. Amazon has it at about $25 quart, other sizes available. I have used it for PC boards, brighten old...
The dealer(s) in Flagstaff,Az as well as some in NM sell them for incorporating into hatbands and other sourvenirs. Usually $1-5 each, although...
That looks like ......., Well its not me, but I can't say if I wish to stay here :) Jim :)
It is Die Deterioration damage (doubling appearance). The closeness of the "L" in Liberty to the edge indicates the spreading of the die from...
A dryer coin such as this is of course a coin that remained in the clothing ( such as my Levi's pants) and falls out of the pocket and gets caught...
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I am at AU-58 also. Still a very nice coin. Jim
Hunting Rare, we have had many newer members who have tried to fire up coins for sale. They usually get partial info from someone that they use...
Oh well, it increased our participation count :) Jim
When you see the kind of doubling appearnce as in the above photo AND the closeness of the "L" in liberty to the rim, it is almost always Die...
No, it is either machine doubling due to the looseness or wear of the machinery or the overuse and spreading of the die face. IMO, Jim
It appears to be a worn, deteriorated mint mark punch to me. Jim
Hey, if the Grading Combines do it and few complain , why can't the Mint. :)
I think it would qualify as Die deterioration doubling. Jim
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