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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: 4934

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...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1988 with a 1989 reverse WOOOHOOO
Replies: 6
Views: 2149

Re: 1988 with a 1989 reverse WOOOHOOO

Great find. Congratulations.
Still looking forthis one myself.
by PetesPockets55
Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: TPGs grading are really confusing on what they are doing
Replies: 2
Views: 2624

Re: TPGs grading are really confusing on what they are doing

Very nice group from the auction. Hard to beat $2.34 each for them. It does help to differentiate between a coin that hasn't been messed with or have environmental issues and keeps the same coin from being resubmitted over and over again by different owners. I don't know whether they come back in &q...
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Obverse stamped over Reverse (1983 penny)
Replies: 6
Views: 2165

Re: Obverse stamped over Reverse (1983 penny)

Yep, a die clash.
Although it is not very strong, the reverse memorial building is almost entirely visible, which is neat compared to most clashes.

Take a look at the links DCS coins provided and you will see some doozies.
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2017 p Lincoln cent
Replies: 5
Views: 2690

Re: 2017 p Lincoln cent

I agree with Pawa.

Your questions aren't really clear. You know what you are trying to say but we don't and can't tell.
So slow down, take a breath and use some punctuation (like periods, commas, and parenthesis).
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Surprize I Just Found
Replies: 6
Views: 3022

Re: Surprize I Just Found

That's the kind of surprise that brings a smile to our faces.

Very nice coin. Do you know if it is a VAM variety?
by PetesPockets55
Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1983 D penny wrong planchet
Replies: 3
Views: 6351

Re: 1983 D penny wrong planchet

Now that looks interesting with a weight of 2.9 grams.
Try a magnet on the edge (but be careful to make sure it doesn't get damaged).

You may need to send it to Paul or one of the grading companies to authenticate it, if it's real.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:08 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: New discovery?
Replies: 3
Views: 7053

Re: New discovery?

I agree with Daniel about giving us a little more to go on in the titles and description/question.

Don't be bashful. It is hard to tell what your question refers to.
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2006P WDDO-045 or dud
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

Re: 2006P WDDO-045 or dud

Normally I would agree with Pawa about sending to Wexler. Unfortunately, he is having some health issues which seem to be affecting getting attributions returned in a timely manner. Mr. Wexler has been a mainstay and rock-solid supporter of the hobby but he seems to be slowing down considerably. Als...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:46 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: What did I just find/noticed in this 2.23 grams 1953 penny?
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Re: What did I just find/noticed in this 2.23 grams 1953 penny?

Infamouserrors, the weight is within mint tolerances. To me any lines on the date or LIBERT look like hits from PSD. There is a discrepancy between your title (2.23 grams) and the weight you gave on an internal reply (3.23 grams), but did mention "overweight". I almost didn't catch that my...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2006P WDDO-045 or dud
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

Re: 2006P WDDO-045 or dud

It does appear to be too low.

Your anomaly is below the crease in the neck and Wexler show it being above the same crease.
by PetesPockets55
Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: JACKPOT "D over S"2003. Penny
Replies: 3
Views: 7131

Re: JACKPOT "D over S"2003. Penny

I agree with Daniel.
Unfortunately just a very well placed spot.
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:35 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hi I'm genesis
Replies: 2
Views: 4057

Re: Hi I'm genesis

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to seeing some of your finds. Come on everybody, lets all pitch in and welcome the newer members, so everyone feels welcome and wants to come back and share their finds! The more we all participate the better the site. Remember the show Cheers and how everyone w...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:24 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: What did I just find/noticed in this 2.23 grams 1953 penny?
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Re: What did I just find/noticed in this 2.23 grams 1953 penny?

Sorry but I'm not seeing anything. As an artist, maybe you have an extremely creative mind, especially when it comes to visual perception? Any deviation, from the die the mint created, would be considered Post Mint Damage. And/Or....... Pareidolia, a phenomenon that causes people to see patterns in ...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:27 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: error-variety listed one site and deleted from another
Replies: 2
Views: 3894

Re: error-variety listed one site and deleted from another

I agree with Daniel but will add that ANACS will attribute coins based on the variety attribution you list on the request form. And there are other controversial varieties that have been demoted on one site but remain on another or is only listed on one site. 1956 D/S comes to mind. Coopercoins has ...
by PetesPockets55
Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1995D FS-103
Replies: 4
Views: 4320

Re: 1995D FS-103

Welcome to the forum and the fun & frustration of coin collecting. While your closeups are a little blurry your whole coin shots are pretty clear and I can't see anything that matches the doubling on Variety Vista or Coppercoins. I think this particular Doubled Die coin will be easy to see if yo...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1939 S RPM-001 S/S Northeast Stage B
Replies: 5
Views: 3516

Re: 1939 S RPM-001 S/S Northeast Stage B

You're welcome. Not to split hairs but you found a nice variety as opposed to an error. Error would be like a double struck, off-center, brockage, etc. and tend to be similar but not exactly alike if duplicates are produced. Varieties are exactly alike (except for any deviation due to die wear or de...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Magnification vs Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

Re: Magnification vs Resolution

This seems like a good time to ask if there are any limits on the image size here? I've never encountered them here before but thought I'd ask.
(Some sites have limits of 900x900 pixels or other amounts.)
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1996P Ear
Replies: 4
Views: 4062

Re: 1996P Ear

I'm with Paul. PMD. The "staightness" of the lines is what did it for me. Have you tried to do overlays yet for your images. It comes in handy in so many ways. From confirming MM placement for variety confirmation, to confirming the actual profile of a device in this case, to figuring out ...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1939 S RPM-001 S/S Northeast Stage B
Replies: 5
Views: 3516

Re: 1939 S RPM-001 S/S Northeast Stage B

Excellent post and images with markers. Some people don't care for colorful toning but many more covet them. Here is VV LINK to 1939s RPM-001 and you did a great job of pointing out the markers. There is a lot of information on the site and you are probably familiar with it since you knew the marker...
by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Nickel in Trash
Replies: 5
Views: 4390

Re: Nickel in Trash

That's a nice surprise to rescue it from the precipice like that.

Careful Now!
Careful Now!
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