Find a local dealer with an XRF. This will tell you what it's made of. I agree it looks like a nickel planchet.
If not intentional how did it happen?
OK, it's time to put gas on the fire. How about the 2015 Homestead quarter. There are several double die varieties that center around the water...
I agree with phankins11, it doesn't look like die doubling or machine doubling to me. I look at bunches of coins under my microscope and you see...
I see what looks like an "N" on the first edge picture. I purchased a no edge lettering presidential dollar on eBay that didn't have good...
The Wexler Die Variety site has pictures and descriptions of the reported DDR's. http://www.doubleddie.com/1467540.html Very informative site.
I agree with the lack of QC. My avatar picture is a RP dime that was struck through 2 pieces of wire. I guess I need a new blank quarter album...
What happening with the Homestead Quarter dies? I have never seen so many different double dies in a modern coin. It seems to be only the Philly...
When you empty the guns out of your safe to make room for coins.
If you have a DSLR or an old film camera like a Canon AE-1, giving away my age now, a macro lens is a must. I have found a much cheaper way to go...
I was waiting on the website and purchased 2 sets as soon as it would let me. Completely finished by 10:02 mountain time. I got the mint...
Purchase 2 sets before they sold out. We will see if the RP dollar ends up being a winner.
One of my RP dimes is not perfect but I love it. Looks like it's struck through metal possibly wire.
I received the two March of Dimes sets I ordered today. I didn't know what quality to expect since I had read a few post about low quality. To...
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