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by Daniel
Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:36 am
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Trade Dollar Photo Guide

I now have finished the Trade Dollar Photo Guide. Special thanks to Isaiah for helping with the images.

https://coinauctionshelp.com/coincollec ... r-grading/
by CopperFinger
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:00 pm
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Re: 1983 WDDR-001/or new variety.

Afternoon Everyone, Thanks for reply Paul1. every time i try to change something on Mess. board i tend to screw it up,,,but any wayYes gettinglight just right can be very tricky, and make the difference between a good or bad shot. I actually gave my Scope to my Grandkids just for those reasons, I co...
by Daniel
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:04 pm
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Thanks for posts is BACK!

We can thank anyone for their posts again!
by DSCoins
Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:14 pm
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Almost but not quit

I know this is not a doubled die, but am posting the photos any way just to show how to much magnification and not checking die markers will get you EVERY time. S20190825_0002.jpg S20190825_0001.jpg not quit a ddr 2.jpg S20190825_0002 (2).jpg Now for a photo at around 10X Not quit a ddr 5 smaller M...
by mhonzell
Sat Aug 31, 2019 9:06 am
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Re: TPG,s light

I have no problem getting luster with a LED light. It's just a matter of setup. I tend to stay away from incandescent lights because they change color output as they age.
by DSCoins
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:43 pm
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Introduction

I probably should have posted here first (May 16, 2019) before posting other places. I signed up for this forum after seeing Daniel on YouTube via my TV. I found him to be very inciteful, staying on topic, not dragging out the topic, keeping his video's short and to the point. Also, by bring up top...
by Daniel
Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:13 am
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Re: 1991 D/D?

The US Mint stopped hand punching mint marks in 1990 so there's no repunched mint mark for 1991 and this would be plating disturbances caused by die wear or plating blister.
by mike ariteus
Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:37 am
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Re: New Here ...

Nederlandsch Indie Coin Collection #3 1. 1/10 cent 1945 Diameter 9.5 millimeter Thickness 1 millimeter https://i.ibb.co/pysKN33/IMG-20190915-112719.jpg https://i.ibb.co/2KGNY2Y/IMG-20190915-112808.jpg 2. 5 cent 1922 Diameter 20 millimeter Thickness 2 millimeter https://i.ibb.co/Q9rZmBd/IMG-20190915-...
by Daniel
Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:23 am
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Re: 1955-D 5C full steps or not

You have to know that FS is 5 and 6 as labeled by NGC, but PCGS just uses FS. Watch my video on this and it might help you better https://youtu.be/Wjl5GE3VMog
by Daniel
Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:59 am
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Re: Double struck coins

You should be reading error-ref.com. A double struck coin is struck by the die more than once, a die clash is a coin struck by dies that clashed together prior without a coin in between. http://www.error-ref.com/
by DSCoins
Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:50 pm
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Sell or not to sell

Sorry this post is so long. I am writing this post mainly for myself as I find writing things down helps me retain the information. Due to the fact this one is coin related, I decided to make it a post. More than likely you first started searching rolls of coins to fill up a Whitman folder you have...
by PetesPockets55
Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:38 am
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Re: Sell or not to sell

Very well said and so true. It takes dedication and lack of social life lol: to make it work Do it for the fun, enjoyment, and knowledge and eventually, you may stumble across some semi-valuable ones eventually. We've all been there thinking we found something that must be valuable because there is ...
by Daniel
Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:16 pm
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Re: 1983-D LINCOLN CENT DDR??

As always if you can't match it then send it to Paul.
by Daniel
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:00 am
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Re: dilemmas of coin roll searching

You're welcome and thanks for being a part of it. My take is no coin is going to worry me like that. Before that would happen I would pay a fee to send it to Paul or someone at CONECA.
by Daniel
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:42 am
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Re: New member

No conclusion can be drawn with and under or over weight coin, unless it is damaged and that is evident in an image. You just can't see slight weigh differences online. So you can send it to PAUL of this community to examine it and measure your coin.
by Daniel
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:40 pm
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Re: Magnification vs Resolution

Unless someone has bad eye site or they're a variety specialist mapping die markers for new or die stages and states of varieties, microscopes are more harm than help. If you're really experienced then fine but newbies will just see way too many things that mean very little.
by Daniel
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:44 pm
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Re: 1978 ? dime

You ask strike type and that has nothing to do with proof, proofs are die finish and were struck more than once. Some had slightly different design elements and some were retired then used on business strikes. Research and education should be your main focus here and I direct you to use err-ref.com ...
by PetesPockets55
Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:32 am
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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 Daniel
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:35 am
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Doubled Die Coin Or Mechanical Strike Doubling Or Die Deterioration?

Here's my video for doubled dies versus strike doubling and I recommend anyone to watch my video to learn about doubled dies. https://youtu.be/grt_QNpURuQ

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by PetesPockets55
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:35 am
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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 Daniel
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:56 am
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Re: If it doesn't fit anywhere else.....coin shows?

coinzip.com is a great resource for what and where shows are.
by Daniel
Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:51 am
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Re: Do we need calipers for coin roll searching now?

And this is why I don't pay attention to minor stuff, personally for me, I just don't have the time. At one time I did all this as well but moved away from this. I have several BU rolls of cents and they just sit, waiting.
by Daniel
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:38 pm
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Re: 1976 kennedy half dollar possibly DD what do you think?

When it comes to this you came to the correct place to hear exactly what your coin is. No matter what you have been told about your coin it is not a doubled die, this is, as Paul stated, mechanical doubling. Paul and I are CONECA members and he is a Representative, people send coins like this to him...
by Daniel
Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:17 am
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Re: Weird Nickle. Need help.

What you found was someone trying to sell the coin as an error when it is not. Your coin is damaged. I have a video on how to create these.

by Tjm
Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:26 am
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Re: 2017 p Lincoln cent

I was trying to make a buck off some of my coins make it like a goal I want to work on how they feel when thier is a mech error or a damage coin i want to see what a double strike to an over strike and work on my doubling obverse and reverse first and I know I have a buck in are coins just want to l...
by PetesPockets55
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:13 am
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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 pahwa
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:41 pm
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Re: 1970 - S RPM could this be a small date?

When you are checking coppercoins for the variety picture you think you have and found a possible match, remember there are marker pictures along with that variety to confirm your find. To open those up, just in case you may not know, at the bottom of the picture, description and the small value cha...
by PetesPockets55
Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:56 am
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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 DSCoins
Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:42 pm
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Re: 1943 steel cent?

More than likely caused by circulation issues and toning. [/size] :agree: I agree with both Paul and Daniel. As Paul once told me, "Your trying to Hard". Also if you are using a USB type Microscope you need to search on the lowest magnification you can get. Another thing to keep in mind a...
by Daniel
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:00 pm
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Re: 1964 D 1 Cent DDO??

We need better images but i suggest you try to match your coin with a listing at Wexlers doubled die site. If you don't find a match then consider sending it to someone from CONECA through their website. You can send to Paul an admin in the community.
by pahwa
Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:22 pm
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Re: 1965 Washington Quarter struck on Silver Planchet

Justapiece, these are the weights I have in my notes for quarters. I don't actively collect quarters hence 'from my notes'. Though if I find an old one or a good looking one in pocket change I will keep it. As Daniel said, he could see copper on the edge, any copper showing it will be a clad. Howeve...
by pahwa
Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:29 pm
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Re: 1972 DDO - (1972P-1DO-004) roll hunting

Congrats on the find. Though I am not convinced that it is an 004. It could be a LDS 007. It is hard to see the markers in the photo's. You can do that at Coppercoins. Unless you take extremely clear, high resolution, high micro photos it is very hard for someone else to check the markers. Go to Cop...
by Daniel
Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:37 pm
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Re: 1980 Shadow S/D

It's not so useful when it causes you to see minute details you have yet to understand about a dies' surface that can transfer to a coin. Use a loupe, that is what the experts use unless you're mapping a new variety then they use a scope but they know what they're looking at.
by PetesPockets55
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:05 am
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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 10:25 am
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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 DSCoins
Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:16 pm
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Re: 1986 D Washington quarter odd shaped D

This is post mint damage ......... George says he hates microscopes............ Justapiece, I have found that if you are going to use a microscope to search with, I would recommend that you also get a handheld magnifying glass (about 2x-5x). If you think that you have found something, take the coin...
by DSCoins
Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:15 pm
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Re: USM Coin Microscope

I don't use a microscope and don't recommend them for newbies. I would use a camera and a 10x magnifiers otherwise you will see things on your coins that will confuse you. :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: It seems like Paul is against Microscopes, at least for the new comers searching rolls....