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Just Bob

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    Just Bob got a reaction from Mohawk in New here   
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Collin Modlin in Levieux moulin a nestou coin   
    Welcome to the forum.
    Le Vieux Moulin a Nestou means "The Old Mill in Nestou." It was or is a restaurant. Here is a picture of the restaurant from a postcard, with a link to the website where the post card was found: 
    https://collection-jfm.fr/p/cpsm-france-06-cros-de-cagnes-le-vieux-moulin-de-nestou-58127
     

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    Just Bob got a reaction from Lem E in Right place, right time   
    In the past,I have posted pictures of a bill-style wooden nickel from the 1941 Clarksdale, MS DeSoto celebration that I purchased several years ago. Tonight, I was looking at exonumia on the 'bay, and found an auction for some more of those, but different denominations. With just over 11 minutes left in the auction, I quickly put it a bid, then sat and watched until it ended. I won.
    Seller's pics:
     


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    Just Bob got a reaction from Hoghead515 in Right place, right time   
    In the past,I have posted pictures of a bill-style wooden nickel from the 1941 Clarksdale, MS DeSoto celebration that I purchased several years ago. Tonight, I was looking at exonumia on the 'bay, and found an auction for some more of those, but different denominations. With just over 11 minutes left in the auction, I quickly put it a bid, then sat and watched until it ended. I won.
    Seller's pics:
     


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    Just Bob got a reaction from Hoghead515 in 1801 triple struck ( 111888000111 ) ???   
    Too bad. That was some good cookware at one time.
    I would love to see the slab that this piece would fit.
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Mohawk in 1987 p dime? Possible error   
    I don't think it is a stretch at all. In fact (not to steal your thunder, but) I have had the same idea. Coffee, Coke, or some other acidic drink spilled into the cup holder, coins stacked on top of each other, soaking in the liquid... who knows what form the damage on a coin's surface will take - including the shape of any letters or numbers on the coins that are touching it.
     
     
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Woods020 in 1987 p dime? Possible error   
    I don't think it is a stretch at all. In fact (not to steal your thunder, but) I have had the same idea. Coffee, Coke, or some other acidic drink spilled into the cup holder, coins stacked on top of each other, soaking in the liquid... who knows what form the damage on a coin's surface will take - including the shape of any letters or numbers on the coins that are touching it.
     
     
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Woods020 in 1987 p dime? Possible error   
    It doesn't match any of the other styles or sizes of "S" on the coin, so it can't be a dropped letter error. Just damage that happens to look like a letter "S," I am afraid.
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    Just Bob reacted to Oldhoopster in New here   
    I would just add that if you plan to stick with the hobby, I would strongly recommend buying a copy of A Guide Book of United States Coins (also called the Redbook).  You'll be able to figure out which coins are common vs rare.  You'll also get mintages, mint mark locations, a basic grading guide, weights, compositions, dimensions, and some history.  All at your fingertips without having to sort through all kinds of web sites.
    I would bet that nearly every experienced collector on this board who started by collecting US coins had one and used it frequently.  It's the best $15 you'll ever spend on the hobby

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    Just Bob got a reaction from GBrad in 1954 Nederlandse Antillen help please   
    I plug my phone directly into my laptop to transfer pictures. It seems to work well.
    And here is a link to the Numista page on your coin, in case you haven't checked it out over there. (Sorry, no picture of a proof.)
    https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2725.html
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    Just Bob got a reaction from R__Rash in Discoloration & Toning   
    No need for anyone else to elaborate. You answered it well enough.
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Hoghead515 in Discoloration & Toning   
    No need for anyone else to elaborate. You answered it well enough.
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Mohawk in Post Your Amazing Cleaned Coin   
    Cracked out of an ANACS details holder years ago, and carried for several years as a pocket piece.
     


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    Just Bob got a reaction from Hoghead515 in A BIG day to celebrate!!   
    Congratulations on scoring the elusive '21-S in such nice condition! And a big "WELL DONE" on completing your set! 
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    Just Bob got a reaction from The Neophyte Numismatist in “Average” coin collection?   
    I was going to write something along these lines, but you did a much better job than I would have, and went into much more detail. So, I will just say, "Yeah - what he said."  
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Hoghead515 in Dual US-German 1975/1976 Historical Medals   
    This is the first time I've ever seen any of these. Love the rainbow toning on the German side.
    Leave it to you to come up with something this unusual. 
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    Just Bob got a reaction from The Neophyte Numismatist in You get what you got !   
    Welcome to the forum. 
    Let's narrow this down:
    The 1818 cent was the "Matron Head" design. Since this is a Braided Hair cent, it had to have been made between 1839-1857. (It is most definitely not one of the rare proof re-strikes from 1868) Further, the obverse was modified in 1843 by changing and repositioning Miss Liberty's head slightly. You don't show the reverse, but it was also modified that year. All that being said, the most likely explanation is that it is a cent from 1848, which was damaged, either intentionally or accidently, which made the "4" look like a "1".
     
    While I was typing, the reverse picture was posted. It is the later, "Large Letters" version, used after 1842. "A modified 1848" seems to be the answer.
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Walkerfan in A BIG day to celebrate!!   
    Congratulations on scoring the elusive '21-S in such nice condition! And a big "WELL DONE" on completing your set! 
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    Just Bob got a reaction from R__Rash in What kind of doubling or not 1946S dime   
    You do realize that our esteemed hosts also have a Variety Plus section that gives information about coins like this, right? 
    (Picture below courtesy of NGC)
     
    Here is a link to the Roosevelt dime varieties:
    https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/dimes/roosevelt-dimes-1946-date/
     
     

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    Just Bob reacted to Fenntucky Mike in It's Token Tuesday! Post 'em if you got 'em.   
    Picked this one up a few days ago. Just liked that it was a knockoff of a 8R C&R.


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    Just Bob got a reaction from Alex in PA. in Got taken advantage of   
    Yep
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    Just Bob got a reaction from R__Rash in 1801 Large Cent variety and grade   
    S-224 looks right, and I like this one as a VF. Not all beat up or corroded like many large cents, I really like the color, and, the granularity doesn't bother me a bit. Nice coin!
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    Just Bob got a reaction from Alex in PA. in Disme   
    C'est Francaise 
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    Just Bob got a reaction from James Zyskowski in Disme   
    C'est Francaise