From how the die feels and the shape. Others have noted it fits to a pressure die with a reverse mate. Its a transfer die made from copying a...
Looking closely at the die face and edge im sure identifiers could be picked out. Like the mark by the bridge of the nose and the ridge pattern on...
This information, begs, more questions. To make a decision, was there a market or suspected amount of fake coins of this year. This curio may be...
Enlightening and troubling. As much of a curiosity as a potential liability. As some have said a definate curio piece. Finding it in a pile of...
Even from 1956? I have seen some of the modern documentaries, and i recognize the cone shaped dies. But this one had me stumped and any easy...
Its hard to see in photo but the face is recessed not raised.
The edge of the coin area has ridges, the cylindrical portions are same top and bottom The inset area on sides is tapered like it would fit only...
Flat back and side view to show detail. The metal is a high density and hi corrosion resiatant. I havent tried any cleaning or restoration.
Ive had it in a drawer as a curiosity, i found it like 6 years ago and thought i lost it during a move. I found it again going through our storage...
I can take more photos and add later today, there are no serial numbers or other markings on the other parts of the die.
New to forum and only passing knowledge of numismatics. As attached photo shows i have found an obverse face 1956 dime die un-canceled. I asked a...
Ok i will try to do that shortly, just signed up to the site to try and gather info.
I recently found a 1959 dime face die , non-canceled with just light surface oxidation. Is this a good site to start investigation and pricing?
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