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by dipper13
Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1861 IHC : Grade me... please
Replies: 14
Views: 5210

Re: 1861 IHC : Grade me... please

Looks like a 64/65. I think it is clean enough for a five in the fields, strike is good, color hard to judge from pix. Is that a fold over or an illusion caused by the holder?
by dipper13
Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Its a pleasure to be back
Replies: 5
Views: 2215

Re: Its a pleasure to be back

Hi Sal, I missed you. What happened?
by dipper13
Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Identification Help
Replies: 7
Views: 3323

Re: Identification Help

That coin is not round, had to be squeezed by something that made it oval. Did not happen at the mint, for sure.
by dipper13
Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: error sac dollar
Replies: 12
Views: 3140

Re: error sac dollar

This coin has a foreign substance not used in the minting process. If not a glue, possibly an epoxy. This is not a mint error.
by dipper13
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1968 penny error help?
Replies: 3
Views: 1709

Re: 1968 penny error help?

That coin has PMD, post mint damage on the edge. The coloring is from exposure to chemicals that have reacted to the copper.
by dipper13
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Help Needed to ID this coins colonial??
Replies: 4
Views: 1925

Re: Help Needed to ID this coins colonial??

The 1776 ia a New Hampshire issue, if not a copy. Would have to inspect coin to be sure. A lot of copies were produced, not all say "copy".
by dipper13
Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Silver down but prices are up
Replies: 9
Views: 13459

Re: Silver down but prices are up

How long can anyone hold down the price of silver? Silver is disappearing as it is used in industry. Look at solar panels,electronics and the like. It would seem to follow that the less there is physically, the more the price would climb.( supply and demand) I believe soon it will take off along wit...
by dipper13
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: best cherry pick of 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 5163

Re: best cherry pick of 2016

Thanks,guys.
by dipper13
Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: best cherry pick of 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 5163

Re: best cherry pick of 2016

Here is my find of 2016!!
by dipper13
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1956 D wheat cent, curious
Replies: 4
Views: 2296

Re: 1956 D wheat cent, curious

Looks like vise grips.
by dipper13
Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: best cherry pick of 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 5163

Re: best cherry pick of 2016

I bought a bunch of brown box ikes, got 4 DDO 1972s,ANACS certified them. There are several varieties. They sent them to a gentleman to identify them by #.
by dipper13
Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1904 Indian head penny
Replies: 2
Views: 1367

Re: 1904 Indian head penny

I put it up on my large screen, not real clear, but head dress is void of details, probably worn .
by dipper13
Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: best cherry pick of 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 5163

Re: best cherry pick of 2016

Mine is a seated dime I got in a bank roll of pennies. Nice coin, I will post pix
by dipper13
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: US 1867 dime and 1938 nickel
Replies: 2
Views: 1584

Re: US 1867 dime and 1938 nickel

The 1867 coin is not a dime, but a three cent nickel in pretty good condition.The 1938 nickel is common, but if uncirculated, has some numismatic value.
by dipper13
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:14 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1967 lincoln cent 3.8 grams
Replies: 7
Views: 2531

Re: 1967 lincoln cent 3.8 grams

3.8 is heavier than 3.11. The thick one is the 3.8 I think.
by dipper13
Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 19 something penny with back stamped on front error
Replies: 7
Views: 2931

Re: 19 something penny with back stamped on front error

In the 1960s several firms stamped a Lincoln penny with the face of Kennedy to honor both as civil rights martyrs. They sold for a buck or two each. I believe that is what you see, not done at the US mint.
by dipper13
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Look at what PCGS is doing to certain coin values
Replies: 4
Views: 5302

Re: Look at what PCGS is doing to certain coin values

There has to be truth in what they say. Those coins could not all be resubmitted. Who would resubmit a coin already tied for finest. The only answer is preferential grading for volume customers. This stinks!!
by dipper13
Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Are my coins error coins ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4732

Re: Are my coins error coins ?

These are pmd, post mint damage. One is gouged ,one is flattened by a heavy weight, the other was wheeled by a power tool.
by dipper13
Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1964 Morgan Dollar Discovered?
Replies: 2
Views: 5113

Re: 1964 Morgan Dollar Discovered?

Heard from a guy that indeed a 64 morgan was in works. He said it was shot down when they had to crank out 64 kennedy halves. I live close to mint in Phila.area. He had a friend who worked there. Probably cranked out one or two. WOW!!
by dipper13
Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Waxed Coin Rolls At Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 2267

Re: Waxed Coin Rolls At Ebay

I may be the oldest guy on the forum. My grandfather started me collecting in 1957 with silver dollars that I still have. "Waxed rolls" is a new term, invented to fleece the collector. Isn't it a miracle that a great coin is on the end of these rolls. Do not fall for this folks, it is pure...
by dipper13
Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1968 Penny Weird Coloring But Great Detail
Replies: 5
Views: 3140

Re: 1968 Penny Weird Coloring But Great Detail

Pvc or chemical damage, not sure which.
by dipper13
Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Coin Week Contest #135
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: Coin Week Contest #135

They charged $8 per coin, but they expected a lot more, at least a hundred. They only charged for slabbed.The bulk submissions guy told me not to send any more 1959 rolls.! Those deals were in the mid 2000 decade. They have since become more cut throat. If you have a lot of coins that may grade and ...
by dipper13
Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Coin Week Contest #135
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: Coin Week Contest #135

Pretty coin. I bet it got banged around as a bulk submission. I sent NGC some 1959 pennies, looking for 65 or betters. Got them back, but several were scratched.( 400 coins 10 65s and one 66!) 1959 pennies are horrible.
by dipper13
Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 19?? Lincoln cent
Replies: 4
Views: 1889

Re: 19?? Lincoln cent

I put on big screen. It appears to be a 10.
by dipper13
Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1868 NICKEL VAR 906 BETTER PICS
Replies: 6
Views: 1974

Re: 1868 NICKEL VAR 906 BETTER PICS

Beauty!! VF for sure.
by dipper13
Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:18 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: US Mint seeking coins to confiscate?
Replies: 14
Views: 11635

Re: US Mint seeking coins to confiscate?

Many of these have been known for decades. There should be a time limit, a statute of limitations, if you will. As time goes on facts become cloudy or even change , next they will confiscate coins from the 1800s. Boo
by dipper13
Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Clipped Planchet?
Replies: 8
Views: 4509

Re: Clipped Planchet?

Yep,the other side is right! Super
by dipper13
Mon Jun 20, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Coin Grading Service Questions - Shares
Topic: ANAAB Photo Cert
Replies: 5
Views: 5617

Re: ANAAB Photo Cert

They were put out of business by the other TPG companies. Who wants it authenticated when you can get that and a grade from NGC, PCGS,or ANACS.
by dipper13
Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Is this a mint error? Valuable?
Replies: 3
Views: 1543

Re: Is this a mint error? Valuable?

I found that many coins were used as necklaces or bracelets. Some times the date of the coin is the birth year of the wearer. The mint cannot hole a coin by mistake, it is not possible in the process. The hole at the top means some one wanted to wear it obverse side out.
by dipper13
Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1971 Quarter Proofs Rev - Spooky and Wierd.
Replies: 5
Views: 1795

Re: 1971 Quarter Proofs Rev - Spooky and Wierd.

Is this some kind of joke? There ain't nothing there. Spooky? I think you are putting us on.
by dipper13
Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1944 D Quarter Struk-Thru Material ??
Replies: 13
Views: 3574

Re: 1944 D Quarter Struk-Thru Material ??

It looks like metal scrap from a lathe. As a kid I used to have a summer job running equipment in a gasket factory. This looks like that material. The lathe would hollow out cold rolled steel blanks to allow an asbestos gasket to fit in. It used a corundum tool which made beautiful metal spaghetti, ...
by dipper13
Mon May 30, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Four 2014 President Proof Dollar with DDR??
Replies: 19
Views: 4232

Re: Four 2014 President Proof Dollar with DDR??

Ditto, I put these pix on the big screen.I think strike/machine doubling.
by dipper13
Mon May 23, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Grading the graders
Replies: 3
Views: 5306

Re: Grading the graders

Right on, this guy pulls no punches. Thanks!!
by dipper13
Fri May 20, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Bicentennial Quarter value
Replies: 4
Views: 2542

Re: Bicentennial Quarter value

This quarter is worth $.25. There are silver bicentennial quarters and they are worth silver melt. They are common and plentiful. This is a scam!!
by dipper13
Wed May 18, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Brass Plated Cents?
Replies: 5
Views: 2419

Re: Brass Plated Cents?

They made shell case brass pennies from 1944-46. I have many, none look gold like yours. Most not still red have a medium brown color.
by dipper13
Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Zombuks 2017 reverse proofs
Replies: 4
Views: 5398

Re: Zombuks 2017 reverse proofs

No offense but a silver round is a silver round. There are no more $ for style points. They are barter pieces tied to the current price of the precious metal they are made of. Coins of a country can have intrinsic numismatic added value.
by dipper13
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1963/cent.Maybe doubled Die.
Replies: 7
Views: 4853

Re: 1963/cent.Maybe doubled Die.

It looks like a double die, but I do not think it is worth a whole lot.
by dipper13
Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: World and Ancient Coin Forum
Topic: 1825 Farthing
Replies: 17
Views: 11253

Re: 1825 Farthing

I see it,M, a beauty. Judging from the strength of strike, I would bet on the presses at little tower hill. I probably am wrong, but that is what I think!
by dipper13
Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: World and Ancient Coin Forum
Topic: 1825 Farthing
Replies: 17
Views: 11253

Re: 1825 Farthing

I cannot see it. Dazzling coin!
by dipper13
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2011 Silver Eagle
Replies: 7
Views: 6260

Re: 2011 Silver Eagle

Played with and beat up. It is bullion, nothing more.