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by Paul
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Strike quality effect on early Lincoln grading
Replies: 5
Views: 65

Re: Strike quality effect on early Lincoln grading

Possible very small straight clip...... , or ragged end clip?
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Info about this coin?
Replies: 4
Views: 50

Re: Info about this coin?

Welcome

Severe Post Mint Damage

Reference the word "Cull"
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hobby history
Replies: 5
Views: 42

Re: Hobby history

:dance:
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1875 Seated Liberty Dime 10c
Replies: 4
Views: 44

Re: 1875 Seated Liberty Dime 10c

Daniel wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:22 pm This is post mint damaged.
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by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1968 Lincoln Cent
Replies: 10
Views: 94

Re: 1968 Lincoln Cent

It's very hard to explain,................... I've been doing this over 50 years now. It's just 2nd nature to me… :ugeek:

I guess all I can say is that "The instrument that made the gouge, had a nick in it"
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1968 Lincoln Cent
Replies: 10
Views: 94

Re: 1968 Lincoln Cent

Welcome

If you are referring to the "Close-up" image posted,...... it is just a "Gouge"
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1985 D dime, horrible strike or something else?
Replies: 6
Views: 42

Re: 1985 D dime, horrible strike or something else?

Earle42 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:32 am This is how, for example, the W in IGWT could gave been left off of your coin when it was struck.
I disagree
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1985 D dime, horrible strike or something else?
Replies: 6
Views: 42

Re: 1985 D dime, horrible strike or something else?

I recommend that you research "Die Deterioration",… As it relates to striking issues.
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Glad when joining forum
Replies: 6
Views: 57

Re: Glad when joining forum

Welcome
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Extra words on coin, what would that mean? Also, DDO.
Replies: 4
Views: 76

Re: Extra words on coin, what would that mean? Also, DDO.

Earle42 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:49 am Note how the word is backwards and impressed into the coin? This is post mint damage and typical of what is known as a vise coin:
Vise_Coin.jpg
Welcome

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No DDO
by Paul
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Strike quality effect on early Lincoln grading
Replies: 5
Views: 65

Re: Strike quality effect on early Lincoln grading

This is a tough one here using only images for attribution.....

I see what you're looking at with the rim, and believe someone would need to see this firsthand
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1930 five cent retained cud or ?
Replies: 4
Views: 45

Re: 1930 five cent retained cud or ?

I need better images…

But, this is definitely not a mint error
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2017 gold 1/2 oz BU Libertad - Mint error - Partial Collar
Replies: 8
Views: 69

Re: 2017 gold 1/2 oz BU Libertad - Mint error - Partial Collar

Sorry but I believe the pictures are only showing a damaged rim. Zooming in on the pic of the REV, you can see what looks like a corresponding, but lesser, flattened area on the opposite side of the area in question. A coin on its edge being hit, for example, with a hammer shows these same characte...
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1982 1C large date zinc DDO?
Replies: 3
Views: 49

Re: 1982 1C large date zinc DDO?

Daniel wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:22 pm I see strike doubling and issues from being circulated.
I agree
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1988 P/1994 P Double headed nickel
Replies: 6
Views: 56

Re: 1988 P/1994 P Double headed nickel

Welcome

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by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1966 Washington Quarter DDR FS-801
Replies: 2
Views: 28

Re: 1966 Washington Quarter DDR FS-801

Welcome

No way to determine if this is a DDR in these images.....

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by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1979 p Lincoln penny 1C possible lamination error?
Replies: 3
Views: 30

Re: 1979 p Lincoln penny 1C possible lamination error?

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by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1970 S/S penny
Replies: 4
Views: 59

Re: 1970 S/S penny

I agree, mechanical doubling
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt
Replies: 4
Views: 44

Re: 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt

Welcome

I agree, crimper damage
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1972 P Lincoln cent Double die obverse Fs-101
Replies: 5
Views: 64

Re: 1972 P Lincoln cent Double die obverse Fs-101

Welcome

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1-O-I-CW

Depending on what you want to do with this, is whether or not you need it CERTIFIED
by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1965 penny with the L embedded in the rim.
Replies: 3
Views: 33

Re: 1965 penny with the L embedded in the rim.

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by Paul
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1987 P lincoln dime error
Replies: 7
Views: 74

Re: 1987 P lincoln dime error

Did the "Lincoln Dime" in the title, get overlooked here?
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: hi guys what do you think about this quarter
Replies: 14
Views: 150

Re: hi guys what do you think about this quarter

Paul wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:43 am What do you believe this is please?
:whistle:
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1804 Draped Bust Large Cent “Large 4” Discovery Coin?
Replies: 9
Views: 110

Re: 1804 Draped Bust Large Cent “Large 4” Discovery Coin?

Daniel wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:16 pm I don't think you can tell the date and it's not going to matter, it's not going to be worth more and with this amount of wear and damage it's not going to be a variety.
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by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1983 d Lincoln cent
Replies: 2
Views: 27

Re: 1983 d Lincoln cent

Earle42 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:16 pm Nope. Go to error-ref.com and look up "plating blister."

Common occurrence.
I agree
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1987 P lincoln dime error
Replies: 7
Views: 74

Re: 1987 P lincoln dime error

Welcome

What you have is a severely damaged coin,....... no, no.
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2000 Kennedy Rotation Error
Replies: 18
Views: 138

Re: 2000 Kennedy Rotation Error

When you rotate the coin, the eagle is upside down not right side up. To better illustrate I can retake a picture in the mirror and add. That is called a medallic alignment error, which NGC will certify, as shown here: https://coins.ha.com/itm/errors/-2-1988-p-50c-kennedy-half-dollar-medallic-align...
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Copper 1991 P dime
Replies: 3
Views: 36

Re: Copper 1991 P dime

Welcome

This is most likely environmental damage,… But can you post a picture of the outer edge of the coin please? :whistle:
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Lincoln Shield P 2023 Shield on the obverse
Replies: 3
Views: 54

Re: Lincoln Shield P 2023 Shield on the obverse

What you are seeing is Clash Remnants around Lincoln's bust...........

Most likely reflect doubling on the date
by Paul
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1966 Roosevelt Dime
Replies: 3
Views: 34

Re: 1966 Roosevelt Dime

Welcome

Severe Post Mint Damage
by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2024 1oz Silver Kangaroo DT Doubled Die
Replies: 5
Views: 61

Re: 2024 1oz Silver Kangaroo DT Doubled Die

Welcome

That certainly looks like die doubling… Do you have anyone near that is qualified to inspect this firsthand :?:
by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1999 D Penny silver in color
Replies: 3
Views: 30

Re: 1999 D Penny silver in color

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by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1982-D Washington Quarter (Customized?)
Replies: 3
Views: 29

Re: 1982-D Washington Quarter (Customized?)

It will be beneficial for you to recognize coins in their different "Die States":idea:
by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1989 D the error is the AM
Replies: 3
Views: 33

Re: 1989 D the error is the AM

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by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1999(P) Susan P. Anthony
Replies: 4
Views: 33

Re: 1999(P) Susan P. Anthony

I believe what you are seeing are referred to as "Clash Remnants"
by Paul
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: hi guys what do you think about this quarter
Replies: 14
Views: 150

Re: hi guys what do you think about this quarter

What do you believe this is please?