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by fwd
Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2 D's or not 2 D's that is the question! 1964 D Quarter
Replies: 6
Views: 2178

Re: 2 D's or not 2 D's that is the question! 1964 D Quarter

...kinda almost looks like 3 instead of 2 and machine doubling. jmo

Steve
by fwd
Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: This may help explain the weak strikes in Peace Dollars...
Replies: 3
Views: 1912

Re: This may help explain the weak strikes in Peace Dollars...

...I have to wonder! But they certainly should be!
by fwd
Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: My Shiny New Nickel
Replies: 9
Views: 2965

Re: My Shiny New Nickel

...That's a beauty!! So what did Tonto grade? 67?
by fwd
Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: ? dose this look like D\S to you 1944 D cent
Replies: 6
Views: 2393

Re: ? dose this look like D\S to you 1944 D cent

...I agree with Daniel. You really need to check for markers to aid in identifying a particular coin. Coppercoins is a superb resource for this.

Steve
by fwd
Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set--edited
Replies: 8
Views: 2789

Re: 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set

PALH1 wrote:just curious....how much do they get for shipping?
for 1....?
for 5....?
whistling2:
•Orders completed by mail, phone, fax, or through the United States Mint Online Catalog have a budget shipping fee of $4.95 per order. http://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-serv ... pping.html
by fwd
Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Expectations are building among coin collectors about next year’s U.S. Mint offering of gold Mercury dimes,
Replies: 3
Views: 1813

Re: Expectations are building among coin collectors about next year’s U.S. Mint offering of gold Mercury dimes,

[quote="Daniel"]Would love to see them in silver as well, hate that the metals are falling so much.[/quote]

...I agree! (by the way, Daniel, I still wasn't able to delete my first post)... :dunno
by fwd
Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties 6th Edition...
Replies: 1
Views: 1996

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties 6th Edition...

...Volume 1 to become available this fall. Thought I'd share... widegrin

https://www.whitman.com/store/Inventory ... 0794843182

Steve
by fwd
Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1899 o silver dollar
Replies: 5
Views: 2170

Re: 1899 o silver dollar

...This could help you I believe: http://www.vamworld.com/1899+Micro+O+Guide

Steve
by fwd
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: My Wish For All On The Forum And Their Families...
Replies: 2
Views: 1888

My Wish For All On The Forum And Their Families...

...A Sincere Happy Independence Day!!!... :w

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Steve
by fwd
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:51 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1946 d ddo ? or master die doubling?
Replies: 7
Views: 2209

Re: 1946 d ddo ? or master die doubling?

...Just an observation on my part. You said 1946 DDO but the pic shows a 44... whistling2:

Steve
by fwd
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Is this a 1972 no mint mark cent DDO?
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Re: Is this a 1972 no mint mark cent DDO?

...If it were me I'd study this site here and check the markers provided for all 18 known:

http://www.coppercoins.com/diesearch.ph ... =do&page=1

steve
by fwd
Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: I just don't know
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Re: I just don't know

I think I see some machine doubling on the dime but can't see anything on the quarters

...I agree about the dime. On the 2001 quarter it kinda looks like a possible cud on the left. Imo.

Steve
by fwd
Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1999 error?
Replies: 7
Views: 2172

Re: 1995 questionable error not found elsewhere

...I see the OP is referring to a 95 in his title but actually it is a 99. Too bad it's not a wide AM!
Even in that condition it probably would be worth a few bucks...Image
by fwd
Sat May 30, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: Coin Grading Service Questions - Shares
Topic: This is a huge win for coin collectors
Replies: 6
Views: 7850

Re: This is a huge win for coin collectors

...Thanks Daniel!...Image
by fwd
Wed May 27, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Re: whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some

i see the hologram stickers are on the OUTSIDE of the slabs now Yeah but I read this: Embedded hologram with detectable additives: Additives in the embedded hologram and label will allow PCGS to determine the authenticity of the new holders Now I don't know if that means inside or what... http://i2...
by fwd
Wed May 27, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

Re: whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some

mhonzell wrote:If they would only get rid of that high coin viewing surface that is so prone to scratching.

And, unless you have the holder in hand, color shifting and holograms don't mean much.
...from what I saw the claim was the slabs are Made from a new blend of crystal-clear, scratch-resistant plastic
by fwd
Wed May 27, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some
Replies: 6
Views: 2123

whether you love 'em or hate 'em ya got to give some

...credit to PCGS for trying to help the slab collectors http://news.coinupdate.com/pcgs-introdu ... ders-4852/

Steve
by fwd
Wed May 27, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Replys
Replies: 12
Views: 3670

Re: Replys

...For me to make an accurate guess I'll need to see the whole coin... :eureka:... widegrin
by fwd
Mon May 25, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1941 S Double Die
Replies: 6
Views: 2091

Re: 1941 S Double Die

...Yeah, Larry, we'll need a closer more detailed photo to give you an opinion... widegrin

Steve
by fwd
Mon May 25, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2002s Clad Proof Tennessee State quarter - DDO?
Replies: 10
Views: 3105

Re: 2002s Clad Proof Tennessee State quarter - DDO?

Washington is still on the obverse of the statehood quarters. ...This statement about the obverse got me to comment. I like the state quarters BUT! I don't like the spaghetti hairdo! I'm glad that the obverse of Washington was changed back to the original look of 1932. In my opinion that portrait i...
by fwd
Sat May 23, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: whats this worth
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

Re: whats this worth

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by fwd
Wed May 20, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Is downplaying a common problem with potential buyers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1616

Re: Is downplaying a common problem with potential buyers?

I wish you could post a clear image since we're talking about a raw coin and a perceived value. ...I agree with Daniel. Many times just scanning the coin will help us a little, being your camera skills may be holding you back from a photo... http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/katek1304/icon_b...
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1996 p nickel
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: 1996 p nickel

...Probably a more detailed pic would help me and others out... :dunno
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Grading contest at PCGS...
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Re: Grading contest at PCGS...

PALH1 wrote: lol: with a mouthful of coffee
...Image
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Grading contest at PCGS...
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Re: Grading contest at PCGS...

...I wonder if anyone will ask after the test, and do you think it would bean?...Image
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: 1942 D Lincoln Wheat Cent
Replies: 3
Views: 1598

Re: 1942 D Lincoln Wheat Cent

...VERY NICE!!... widegrin
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1996 p nickel
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: 1996 p nickel

...Not sure what you're asking. Are you asking about the bottom of the "O" in the word OF?

If so I think it is nothing more than a 'hit' from another coin somewhere along its life.
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1958 d nickel
Replies: 5
Views: 1794

Re: 1958 d nickel

...It seems to me, that you either have MD or die abrasion at work here...Image
by fwd
Mon May 18, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Grading contest at PCGS...
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Grading contest at PCGS...

...Sounds interesting...http://www.numismaticnews.net/buzz/grading-contest-set

Thoughts?...Image