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- Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:44 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: Are You 'LOOKING' at Your Coins ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4029
Re: Are You 'LOOKING' at Your Coins ??
Very good post. Would a grading company attribute this coin as such based on how worn it is though?
- Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:19 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 2012 Hawaii volcanos very light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4827
Re: 2012 Hawaii volcanos very light
Is this possibly just the new quarter design? I know the earlier state quarters had a deeper looking design on the obverse. The newer ones all look shallower to me. The "normal" quarter looks to be a state quarter and would demonstrate this fact.
- Mon May 05, 2014 1:47 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: Old Banks Filled With Coins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3772
Re: Old Banks Filled With Coins
Thanks for the post Daniel. Surprisingly enough I bought a cast iron bank not too long ago from a local auction. I paid less for the bank than it goes on ebay and didn't even know that there was coins in it. Not sure if the owner put them in there to try to increase bidding or what, but when it ratt...
- Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:57 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: can anybody tell me if this is a lamination error?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1833
Re: can anybody tell me if this is a lamination error?
I agree with Daniel. Even if it were a strike through it wouldn't really add a premium considering how small it is.
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:11 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: Is My 'Coin Roll' Really UNSEARCHED ??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7748
Re: Is My 'Coin Roll' Really UNSEARCHED ??
Great Post! :thumbsup:
- Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:10 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: Trail Dies - How & Why ??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5212
Re: Trail Dies - How & Why ??
Pahl I've seen a lot of what you are showing on the 1944's. A lot of them that I look at have this present. Never connected it with being a trail die or like one though.
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:54 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1991 (P) LMC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2029
Re: 1991 (P) LMC
I almost wonder if it could be a plating issue. Since it's a 1991.
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:39 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1986 D Lincoln Date Error: Backwards "L"986 D: Any Help??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6178
Re: 1986 D Lincoln Date Error: Backwards "L"986 D: Any Hel
While it's probably unique it's not really collectible. It might not occur often in that exact spot and orientation plating bubbles are quite common so no value added.
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:39 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: The Re-Punched Date on the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent FS-401a
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1920
Re: The Re-Punched Date on the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent FS-401
Very Cool! :thumbsup:
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1919 D Lincoln Cent Re-Punched Mintmark RPM TILTED??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2387
Re: 1919 D Lincoln Cent Re-Punched Mintmark RPM TILTED??
Unfortunately nothing that I can make out. I loathe searching circulated earlier wheats for errors. Just way to frustrating with the amount of wear and hit marks on the coin. Maybe in hand it looks better :dunno
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:27 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
Thanks for the info Pahl and Daniel! :thumbsup:
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:51 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
Pahl could you please explain what that means or is it what Daniel responded with? I know a doubled die when I see one, but I haven't started mastering the types yet. I also tried checking the population reports on Anacs for this one, but they are having trouble setting up my account. PCGS has grade...
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:14 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
Hopefully these will clear things up a little. I think they turned out much better than last night :l
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
PAHL what is a Mech 2x?
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:48 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
I can try and get the pics tonight. Are you just looking for clearer pics of those areas or die markers? It will help me figure out what to look for and focus on. I dont have the cherrypicker for quarters so I dont know what the die markers are for the different die stages for this coin.
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:05 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
Re: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
Thanks guys! I think I might have this one attributed.
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:33 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15090
1976D Bicentennial Quarter DDO-001!
I still can't believe I found this tonight. Just going through some quarter and BAM there it was. I could barely take pictures. Let me know what you guys think on the grade, if the picture are clean enough for one.
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:37 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New Get Rich Quick Scam???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2056
Re: New Get Rich Quick Scam???
Sadly I had a few Presidential Rolls from the bank, but I'm pretty sure I got rid of them all for face value. They weren't selling over face at the time and being in college and poor didn't make it easy to hoard them
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:38 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: Couple Finds Gold Hoard On Their Property
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1542
Re: Couple Finds Gold Hoard On Their Property
Great story! You beat me to posting it Daniel :l
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:06 pm
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: One of those days
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3581
Re: One of those days
I have no excuse! :l
Although there has been times I try rushing a photo too much. You guys need to be closer so we can just have an error coin club in the area and just show each other our finds. widegrin
Although there has been times I try rushing a photo too much. You guys need to be closer so we can just have an error coin club in the area and just show each other our finds. widegrin
- Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: One of those days
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3581
One of those days
Well I ended up having some free time tonight so I thought I'd take a few pictures of some error coins I've been finding, but can't seem to get any pictures that I'm satisfied with.
Any ever get camera block while taking pictures? :l
Any ever get camera block while taking pictures? :l
- Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:48 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1963 Proof Doubled Die Reverse DDR
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1964
Re: 1963 Proof Doubled Die Reverse DDR
Great find Daniel :thumbsup:
- Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:33 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1938 Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-001 FIND
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1745
Re: 1938 Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-001 FIND
Nice find! You have just been hitting it out the park with these older wheat DD's.
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:28 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1959D Interesting spot in date
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1750
Re: 1959D Interesting spot in date
I'm not sure of die state. I snapped a full pic of front and back quite before I have to take off for work. I hope they help with something. http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/Nolifeking19/DSCN0105_zpsc0b69ff9.jpg http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/Nolifeking19/DSCN0106_zps01023766.jpg
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:25 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1959D Interesting spot in date
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1750
1959D Interesting spot in date
I almost immediately wrote this off as strike doubling, but I wanted to get a second opinion. In hand it appears to be very shelf like unlike strike doubling. No other elements seem to exhibit this doubling. I'd love to hear any opinions or thoughts on this one guys. http://i920.photobucket.com/albu...
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:38 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
Well I can't say I've found a coin that I care that much about wear. I don't really search BU coins, but I do use a small piece of a cereal box to set the coin on the platform and then it allows me to move it around easily.
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:26 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
I just took a look at coppercoins.com and the 1972 I've been photographing for this is a 1DO-007. The giveaway is the doubling in trust as well as a couple of the die markers being present.
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:07 pm
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
Well a made a much needed addition to my camera stand. I know have a movable coin platform which allows me to focus the picture with a lot more precision. I think I'm in love with this thing! Now all I have to do is clip on my loupe and screw the camera on and it's ready to go anytime I want to take...
- Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:42 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1939 Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO 1DO-001
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2041
Re: 1939 Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO 1DO-001
Very nice find! When you posted the 1DO-002 it made me remember that I had found a DDO for 1939 and mine ended up being the 1DO-001. So seeing the pictures just last night your's looks spot on :thumbsup:
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:14 pm
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
It's a smaller sized alligator clip with a piece of threaded rod pushed into the end and then I bent the other end into a 'U' so the wings nuts can hold it.dipper13 wrote:Is that a vise grip holding your B & L magnifier?
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:09 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
Nolife you are a genius. I bought one of those cheap camera scopes. It works if you can control distance well. I am trying to use your idea with that little scope by anchoring much like you did. I hope you do not mind if I try to copy your arrangement. I am using your picture for guidance.Your imag...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:50 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1937 Lincoln Wheat Cent W/ MONSTER Reverse Lam Error
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2226
Re: 1937 Lincoln Wheat Cent W/ MONSTER Reverse Lam Error
Very nice lam!
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:42 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
Thanks guys. I ended up spending about $30, but that included a 2 sockets and a wired in dimmer. For all the pictures you see I actually am using the light source I bought with one bulb taken out. I can just move the one bulb around and hold it. I can use the dimmer for more or less light. I also to...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:20 am
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
Re: New macro shot setup
Well I played with it until my camera was just about dead (it's recharging now) and I got some great pictures IMO. I can't wait to try this out with my better digital camera. The one I'm using is a 8.2 megapixel fugi. I think I have a 12 or 16 megapixel camera that I can try lol: To answer your ques...
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: General US Coin Forum
- Topic: New macro shot setup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5610
New macro shot setup
I spent the afternoon working on a new setup for taking macro shots of coins. What do you guys think? I have an external light source with a dimmer switch, but not hooked up. It's going to need some more tweaking and I think I can get along better with out it. http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47...
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:27 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1969D No FG question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2044
Re: 1969D No FG question
I'll have to take a look tomorrow and try to gets some pictures.
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:08 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1969D No FG question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2044
Re: 1969D No FG question
I have one that has some potential, but I'm thinking it might just be a greased filled strike. If all the details are sharp and still no fg is that a good sign for the real deal?
Was this error from a overpolished die, or grease filled or were the initials completely left off the die somehow?
Was this error from a overpolished die, or grease filled or were the initials completely left off the die somehow?
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:03 am
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: 1969D No FG question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2044
1969D No FG question
Hi guys I just picked up a cherrypickers guide finally. It has some neat varieties and one that I've never looked for is the 1969D no FG. I was just curious if anybody knows how rare these are or how strong the collectors market is for them?
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:25 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: New acquistion 1881 3 cent nickle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7518
Re: New acquistion 1881 3 cent nickle
Very nice find! :winnah:
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:20 pm
- Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
- Topic: Possible 2nd 1972 DD this week
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1784
Re: Possible 2nd 1972 DD this week
I think I see a slight version of the die mark on your coin. Just remember these have die stages and states, so they might not look exactly like the pictures. Your coin could be EDS (early die state) and Stage A,B,C or LDS (Late Die State) and a certain stage. The MDS is medium die state so they al...