Post a Walking Liberty Half

K. Sparrow: <<That's a very good article, Greg. >>

Thanks.

K. Sparrow: << I'm not sure I agree with JA about the 46 DDR being "subtle" though, as DD's go I think it's pretty strong.>>

JA was not comparing it to all other known Double Dies. He did tell me that the 1955/1955 Lincoln has a special status because it is so apparent. Please remember that a frequent subtopic of my series on collecting classic U.S. coins for less than $500 each is the coins that are required for complete sets. JA is saying the 1955/1955 Lincoln is required, though other Doubled dies are not required for their respective sets.

IMO, 1955/1955 Lincoln and the 1916/1916 nickel have a special status as distinct 'dates' for two reasons: 1) the doubling is very blatant; 2) the doubling relates to the numerals in the 'date.' So, these two are particularly important to people collecting 'by date and mint.'

How will Coin Collectors Interpret Certified Coin Grades in the Future?

Classic U.S. Coins for less than $500 each, Part 11: Standing Liberty Quarters

 

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Thanks for the clarification. Keep writing those great articles!

 

Arrived today. Mintage: 21,120. NGC pop: 987.

 

Looks like it's got some cameo Pop on the obverse!

 

K. Sparrow: <<Thanks for the clarification. Keep writing those great articles! >>

I appreciate the kind words.

In regard to points above about JA and Doubled Dies, he is also quoted in my article on Mercury dimes for less than $500 each. JA says that the Philly 42/41 is needed for a complete set, while the '42/41-D is not needed for a complete set.

Mercury Dimes for less than $500 each

BTW, a complete set of business strike Barber dimes may be easily completed without spending as much as $500 on any one coin. Ever since my grandmother started giving Barber dimes to me when I was five years old, I have been very fond of them.

Classic U.S. Coins for Less than $500 Each, Part 24: Barber Dimes

 

Arrived today. Mintage 15,472. PCGS population: 1,054. 284 in 67 and 68.

 

My avatar coin

 

1917-S Reverse

Decent wear & tear for a 99 year old

 

Very cool toning on this one

 

Great Link...great info...thank you for the effort !!!

 

Picked this up at the coin show yesterday. Obviously I don't spend money on camera equipment.

 

Mintage:11,279. PCGS population: 889. 408 graded higher.

 

That is a nice coin.

 

Thanks!

 

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That's pretty