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by PetesPockets55
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Plain Obverse, Totally Obliterated Reverse? Weird Coin
Replies: 12
Views: 942

Re: 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Plain Obverse, Totally Obliterated Reverse? Weird Coin

Nice coin. Did you find it in change? I agree it is struck through a capped die (late stage). Usually, the obverse die is the one that gets capped, but with your coin, it is the reverse die that got capped, probably by an un-ejected coin. Three dies are involved in the minting of coins. The hammer d...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1909-S V.D.B. a Pretty Penny for a BAD Penny!
Replies: 12
Views: 1579

Re: 1909-S V.D.B. a Pretty Penny for a BAD Penny!

Brian Hagler wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:43 pm Funky....
Thanks for being transparent about your experience. Not everyone would share.
I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for passing along your learning experience.

I've never submitted to pcgs , so it's interesting to see this part of their process.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: How many ways to "use" a penny?
Replies: 11
Views: 3661

Re: How many ways to "use" a penny?

Paul wrote: Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:03 am Remember what I mentioned before:
"Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill"
Exactly!!! LOL
by PetesPockets55
Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:53 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: How many ways to "use" a penny?
Replies: 11
Views: 3661

Re: How many ways to "use" a penny?

Thanks, guys.
I'm just working a lot and growing older. (When is the wiser part going to kick in? LOL)
by PetesPockets55
Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: How many ways to "use" a penny?
Replies: 11
Views: 3661

Re: How many ways to "use" a penny?

Hey PetesPockets55, where you been? Well .... I've been working up a storm for the past year and a half. Eyes have been bothering me as well so I don't search nearly as much. How have you been doing Paul? Staying healthy? Finding any FE mules lately? (I know you need to keep the replies short and s...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Electroplating and burnishing copper plated zinc planchets video
Replies: 6
Views: 5848

Re: Electroplating and burnishing copper plated zinc planchets video

I have an update on the video in this link. I have been told that this is part of the preparation process for getting the blanks to be copper plated and not the plating process itself. The surface of the zinc core needs to be properly cleaned and prepped. Since it had been found originally on the Ja...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Possible1999 Obverse Mule Die Clash Lincoln cent
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: Possible1999 Obverse Mule Die Clash Lincoln cent

The OP's coin is too damaged to tell much and they weren't really zeroed in on the affected areas in their images. Do you mind me asking where you got the idea of a mule or clash? Maybe they saw this? https://www.minterrornews.com/discoveries-10-15-18-discovery-coin-mule-die-clash.html Or this? http...
by PetesPockets55
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Newest Acquisition !!
Replies: 2
Views: 851

Re: Newest Acquisition !!

Nice one Sal.

Is there some notching going on with IN God WE TRUST?
by PetesPockets55
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: State restricted Walking Liberty half dollars (15 per roll)
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: State restricted Walking Liberty half dollars (15 per roll)

At $39.00 for each coin, I hope they are in pretty good shape.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Strike through on 1957P WHEATIE?!
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: Strike through on 1957P WHEATIE?!

Die chips and die cracks with lots of circulation marks thrown in. And although I agree you should keep your day job, I will note the economy has been in decline since at least July of 2019 when the Fed. reserve started lowering rates again to bolster a faltering economy. Hopefully, with continued p...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: hehe had to share :D
Replies: 4
Views: 1229

Re: hehe had to share :D

ROFLMAO.
How appropriate Mr.W
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 50 Years Today
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Re: 50 Years Today

Congratulations and thanks for helping so many learn. I for one am eternally grateful for you taking time over the years to help me specifically and everyone in general. Your knowledge and experience has been extremely helpful to all that have taken the time to digest what you share. You've been a p...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Introduction of John Kolbeck (aka Capt.John)
Replies: 13
Views: 2472

Re: Introduction of John Kolbeck (aka Capt.John)

Glad to have you aboard, Cap.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:09 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Where did the grading and coin value pages go?
Replies: 1
Views: 1063

Where did the grading and coin value pages go?

Maybe it's just my computer but there use to be links to grading and coin values in the upper right hand area of the screen. They aren't there anymore and just wondering if they have been eliminated?
by PetesPockets55
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1961 Lincoln Cent planchet "peeling" or just PMD?
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Re: 1961 Lincoln Cent planchet "peeling" or just PMD?

I'm with Paul on this one.

Might even be so residue left under the bust. The dark color on each side of the clear part under VDB.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: is this grease filled ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1332

Re: is this grease filled ??

I would say yes because of the way some of the design is visible between missing letters.
I don't think heavy abrasion from Die Polishing would skip around like that.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1936 Lincoln wheat cent
Replies: 4
Views: 2810

Re: 1936 Lincoln wheat cent

Absolutely agree with Paul and Daniel.
Something hit the coin and pushed the metal.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1988 RDV006?
Replies: 7
Views: 1740

Re: 1988 RDV006?

Don't give up yet. The plating, bubbling, and blistering can appear to alter the design. The Lincoln Cent Resouce has a good comparison image of the two. Here is the LINK. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page) http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Featured/1988RDV6.html . I use the termination of the...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hello friends, new here.
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

Re: Hello friends, new here.

Welcome and enjoy.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: Coin Grading Service Questions - Shares
Topic: AGP REGRADE
Replies: 3
Views: 7088

Re: AGP REGRADE

I wouldn't spend the energy since they aren't an accepted grading company. I've never heard of them. Expect the grade to be lower if you send it to one of the accepted ones. EDIT: I found this info right here. Click on this LINK to a page about this grading company (I use the term very loosely) righ...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Coin Grading Service Questions - Shares
Topic: I bid on some fake items, but haven't paid...
Replies: 6
Views: 4932

Re: I bid on some fake items, but haven't paid...

P, Did Live Auctioneers or did Key Dates Auctions (AKA Silver Trades) have that many listings for graded coins? Do a search for Key Date Auctions at the link provided and a bunch of Morgan dollar ender rolls pop up. The rolls are the "window" style that were popular in the 50's & 60's ...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: New Here
Replies: 4
Views: 1708

Re: New Here

Welcome to a great forum.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Electroplating and burnishing copper plated zinc planchets video
Replies: 6
Views: 5848

Re: Electroplating and burnishing copper plated zinc planchets video

http://bjournal.com/jarden-zinc-products-rebranding-to-artazn-llc/I have an update to the original Lincoln cent plating video for those that are interested. The original video is no longer available that I could find... but I found another video (2015) from inside the baskets in the tanks (I think)....
by PetesPockets55
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Struck threw, Circulation damage, or some thing else.
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: Struck threw, Circulation damage, or some thing else.

I think you are correct about this being struck through grease since the devices are missing or very faint on the left side of the obv.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1992 D
Replies: 2
Views: 5178

Re: 1992 D

I agree with Daniel.

What is it about this coin that makes you think it might be one?
Nice images but how about some nice clear closeups of the areas you have questions about?
by PetesPockets55
Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2020 w quarter found today
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: 2020 w quarter found today

Has PCGS given you any idea about how you did?

I believe they email the winners for first day submission.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2020 w quarter found today
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: 2020 w quarter found today

Congrats.
The PCGS is open and the contest is back on. Are you snending yours in?
$2000.00 prize to the first to sunmit.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:23 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: What would cause this
Replies: 11
Views: 2276

Re: What would cause this

Something odd going on in the center of the coin on the reverse. (Odd but there looks to be multiple devices below one cent unless that is the images from the scope?) As far as the "craters go", obv and reverse, it is hard to tell if it might be a caustic substance (acid?) that dissolved t...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1969 S ddo- 001 /M D
Replies: 7
Views: 1721

Re: 1969 S ddo- 001 /M D

I agree with Paul and Daniel.

"The" 1969s DDO and MD are different animals. yours does have the MD but no doubling from the working hub.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:49 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1943 1c ddr fs-801 (has markers stage A)
Replies: 8
Views: 1798

Re: 1943 1c ddr fs-801 (has markers stage A)

No missing that one. Congrtulations.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Wheat coins found.
Replies: 4
Views: 3009

Re: Wheat coins found.

Sounds like mew management at the old bank creating new hassles.
Congrtas on finding a new source.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1996 D Penny close AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6584

Re: 1996 D Penny close AM

Thanks, Pahwa.
(I thought I was losing my marbles again. lol: )
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1993 1 Cent Doubled Ear??
Replies: 20
Views: 4145

Re: 1993 1 Cent Doubled Ear??

You're welcome Pawa and glad to share it. I use it pretty regular.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1980 Shadow S/D
Replies: 10
Views: 2679

Re: 1980 Shadow S/D

Good thread with excellent responses and followup questions by the OP to clarify his understanding. For what it's worth, I've been back at this for almost 7 years now and feel fortunate to have gotten most of my "reboot" info from here, especially Paul, Daniel, Mark and Pawa. I'm a very vi...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Wide Am
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: Wide Am

EDIT: Joe, Welcome!! Glad you're here and hope you have more to share. ( I forgot to welcome you to the site on my initial post.) Initials are the definitive way to tell when there is a question on the AM. Sometimes plating blisters and other things can affect the visual perception of the spacing. I...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1993 1 Cent Doubled Ear??
Replies: 20
Views: 4145

Re: 1993 1 Cent Doubled Ear??

The software is often used to do an overlay to confirm a mintmark position for a variety.

Here is a LINK http://www.maddieclashes.com/one-cent-overlays/ to coin overlays at MaddieClashes.com.
In the case of die anomalies showing up on a coin, it can be used to confirm a die clash.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: New member Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 2364

Re: New member Hello

Welcome!
What kind of wood do you "wrk"?
by PetesPockets55
Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1988 D Wide AM...I think.
Replies: 6
Views: 1849

Re: 1988 D Wide AM...I think.

I hate to break it to you but all 1988's are wide AM. Nothing special about a wide AM. It is designer's initials on the 1988 P&D RDV-006 that is valuable, which is most noticeable on the designers initials. (RDV stands fo Reverse Design Varieties.) The sites really confuse everyone by keeping th...
by PetesPockets55
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: This stinks
Replies: 1
Views: 2456

Re: This stinks

This might make you feel better. happydance: ... Or not? All 1988's have a wide A M. It is the shape and position of the designers initials (G) on the RDV-006 that is the bugger to find. A few reverse dies intended to be used in 1989 were used early, in the production of a small portion of 1988 Linc...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1934 p 1DR-002/DDR-001 MDS Stage B LWC
Replies: 3
Views: 1418

1934 p 1DR-002/DDR-001 MDS Stage B LWC

Haven't been around much lately but wanted to share this unattributed variety a member on another forum had shared and I won last week. 1934 p 1DR-002/DDR-001 MDS StageB LWC CC- LINK . VV- LINK I got this last week thanks to someone sharing the auction. It is even more pleasing in hand. Matched up s...