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Just got my new 10x loupe out of the quarantine tried to look at a shiny spot and next to that spot I saw this: 1923 beany clash near 1_1589150675232~4.jpg It looked like the top of second "S"in "STATES" from the reverse? An Overlayed Photo: (attempt) gcs 23 P beany c. at 1 overlay.jpg Mirror image ...

You realize that would require a 180° die rotation, right? Yes JB, I do realize this. I am just looking at that Vast realm of possibilities..... I can visualize this new guy at work during the Great Depression. His first day on the job at the Mint running a press. He is trying to realign and instal...

If the seller is getting his pricing info from unsold lots on eBay, I'm sure he'll be happy with his joining them as unsold lots. It does seem the coin has been cleaned, but that's because there's some remaining black gunk on it. The hairlines I'm seeing in the picture aren't really screaming "hars...

Wait a second here.... you are saying RogerB=Roger W. Burdette?

I had no idea

vampicker wrote: ↑

Mon May 04, 2020 5:56 pm

Brand new copy of Roger's book would cost you less than $50. Well worth the price to be able to just turn around and grab it off your own shelf.

I have been thinking that very same thing... Spend a little of this stimulation check and maybe benefit this great hobby. Win, win.
Thanks vampicker

Also, you can look under The Numismatic Bibliomania site. https://www.coinbooks.org/club_nbs_esylum.html Here is a article on working die alignments. https://www.coinbooks.org/v21/club_nbs_esylum_v21n05.html#article15 Great search engine of a publication I wasn't even aware of. The article you look...

RogerB wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 4:54 pm

Borrow a copy of From Mine to Mint from the ANA Library. That should get you started on US Mint equipment and processes.

The ANA library is closed right now due to virus. I did get it on my to read list for later. They have six copys they lend out. Thanks RogerB

I recommend the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/ They have a ton of info..It is always being added to as well. Good luck.🐍 Lots of information there! Interesting historical perspectives also. I may just have to get that better Wifi connection I have been putting off. Thanks Longstri...

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone here can point me in a direction to learn more about how dies are aligned in the coin press. This new ANA membership JB turned me onto has quite an extensive library access available for the members, it seems. The use of those cylindrical steel rods as dies sure s...

Thanks VamHelsing and colwillys. I will use this info and negotiate a lot better price.

I wonder also if their is much of a market for the Peace Vams. We sure do have a bunch of raw ones in my neck of the woods. They seem kind of hard to read. I like those Morgans much better I guess. They are not afraid to tell you their story. How would one solicit the help of Dr. Close? I sure do ap...

Hello everyone, I was sent this coin with the hope I may want to purchase it. Please take a look at these photos. No price has been set, but I think he is after my stimulation check. The seller is getting his price info from unsold Ebay coins that are listed now.....not good. What do you think it ma...

Looks good to me. Let us in on how you do it when you are happy. Thanks.🐍 Thank you for your interest Longstrider. Photography on this site sets a high standard. I have been using a Olympus E-M1 with a 60mm macro lense. I like to shoot horizontal with natural light but finding out it is hit and mis...

Better setup test upload view. Great site you have here!thanks all. Just a little more work needed. Better lighting.. (22s and 22p)

Hello, Could it be a steel mesh or iron shaving from a machine shop, allitle h2o + time. It looks like it would rub off... or atleast stain deposit lift. We will never know. My guess a value addition... That bleed in TA looks different to me. The rest looks like same size, very fine, oxidized iron t...

What do you think it may mean? I don't think anyone knows.

Poke it with a stick I think that is just what I will do, but not with just any old stick. I have something special I've been working on. Update: Nothing to poke with my new stick, that I can see. Photographic illusions... 1586628913608.jpg In this screenshot At the top end of red lines I see a sem...

vampicker wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:08 am

No

Thanks vampicker. You are the crusher. I wouldn't know what to do
wirh all the fame anyway.

Hello everyone,

Am I seeing the remnant of a 8tf on a 1878-S? Thanks for any comment.

Are those striations I see? I pretty much doubt my vision these days...Thanks to you guys.
Through the ear on obv, the neck and wings, rev. (Horizontal)
Its not bad questioning you vision these days. IMO
Thanks.