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<p>[QUOTE="JCro57, post: 2995272, member: 92083"]Read up on things as often as you can. Start with basics like a Red Book. It shows photos, describes differences in grading, mintage, where mintmarks are located and what they mean, types of errors/varieties, and even sometimes a bit of history. </p><p><br /></p><p>Read the glossary and learn terms like lamination errors, die cracks, cuds, overdates, doubled die, and how the color can affect grade as well as condition for Lincoln Cents.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then read up on how the design and metallic composition changed. (Copper, zinc-plated steel, zinc, etc.). Learn how to spot if a coin may have cleaned, read about toning, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>So many things. But take your time and learn from people on here with experience. Read old posts by typing in specific topics. Look at their photos. Even ask questions. This is a great site and a great resource even for beginners![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JCro57, post: 2995272, member: 92083"]Read up on things as often as you can. Start with basics like a Red Book. It shows photos, describes differences in grading, mintage, where mintmarks are located and what they mean, types of errors/varieties, and even sometimes a bit of history. Read the glossary and learn terms like lamination errors, die cracks, cuds, overdates, doubled die, and how the color can affect grade as well as condition for Lincoln Cents. Then read up on how the design and metallic composition changed. (Copper, zinc-plated steel, zinc, etc.). Learn how to spot if a coin may have cleaned, read about toning, etc. So many things. But take your time and learn from people on here with experience. Read old posts by typing in specific topics. Look at their photos. Even ask questions. This is a great site and a great resource even for beginners![/QUOTE]
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