I know when I posted my 1956 D/D RPM 001 last month , thinking it was an error coin , I was corrected and told that it was a "variety". Well now I have found my true 1st error coin. Check out the wheat stalks on this 1953-P. If I need to , I can break out my microscope camera I just bought today
Nice die chips and die crack. Your's also has the "cracked skull" lamination. I have a couple like that as well. Here's a 57D that's similar.
Cool stuff , I didn't even think the gash on his head was anything but post mint damage , until I saw your pics.
It's kinda neat but common. I don't think it brings a premium unless it's the one Charmy showed off here: http://www.cointalk.com/t106616/
I see it, too. Can't help you there. Could be a well-placed die chip. Maybe Bill (foundinrolls) can explain it.
get out the microscope i know nothing about copper but i thought the date and liberty were awfuly bold considered this is circualted
ok , bare with me , I am just figuring this thing out and I haven't put any batteries in the light sources yet:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?ProdID=515&CatID=31 I have already been informed that I got the incorrect type of microscope , since I should have gotten a stereoscope for working with coins. Live and learn.
Even better than a stereomicroscope is a trinocular stereomicroscope which has a dedicated eyepiece for the camera attachment. I like my stereomiocroscope, but it is always a (minor) hassle removing one of the eyeguards to attach the camera. With the trinocular scope, you can focus and zoom without removing the camera. Chris
I'll tell you what I will do! When I get around to upgrading to a trinocular, I'll sell you this Pac-Sci stereo. It's a great set-up. With the gooseneck camera, I bought it new for $825 in 2005. I don't remember the cost of the shipping. Chris
Man that thing takes such horrible photos , I think you should upgrade to a trinocular today ( and send me that old 1 that takes such horrible pics )
