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Mohawk

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    Mohawk got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in 1969 s Doubled Die Penny?   
    Nah, he's not Collector3745, Coin Cave......this post was way too coherent, well written, doesn't have a whole string of ridiculous emojis and he actually asked a question instead of proclaiming his coin to be something.  To John, to fill you in since you're new, Collector3745 is a notorious troll here and one of his absolute favorite ways to troll us is by proclaiming that he found a 1969-S Doubled Die cent in a rambling, poorly written and spelled post where he makes juvenile and pathetic attempts to insult members here and inform us that we're all wrong.  These posts are typically accompanied by a very poor, blurry photo of an entirely unremarkable cent.  It's good this came up.  You don't want to believe anything Collector3745 says to you about coins.  He's a completely uninformed troll.  You just unfortunately, by coincidence, posted your first question about a coin which is one of Collector3745's favorite trolls. 
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    Mohawk got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in Will this grade a MS 67plus   
    Hi TON....
    I see a couple of carbon spots that I think will keep your coin out of that grade range, sadly.  I wouldn't bother submitting it.....pronounced carbon spots can definitely hurt the grade on copper (or copper-plated) coins.
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    Mohawk got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in 1955 Lincoln cent grandpa DDO ?   
    Hi TON,
    Unfortunately, I don't see any doubling on your coin from the photo provided.  It's possible that you have some machine doubling that isn't showing up in the photos or possibly what they call the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die", which actually isn't a doubled die at all but the result of die deterioration.  Here's a page that explains about the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die"
    http://www.lincolncentresource.com/FAQ/Poormansdoubleddie.html
    Since the 1955 DDO caught on so big with collectors, the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die" is a rare instance of die deterioration sometimes bringing a premium because many dealers over they years have heavily marketed it.
    As always, I hope that this helps you out!
    ~Tom
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    Mohawk got a reaction from TON Collection in Will this grade a MS 67plus   
    Hi TON....
    I see a couple of carbon spots that I think will keep your coin out of that grade range, sadly.  I wouldn't bother submitting it.....pronounced carbon spots can definitely hurt the grade on copper (or copper-plated) coins.
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    Mohawk got a reaction from TON Collection in 1955 Lincoln cent grandpa DDO ?   
    Hi TON,
    Unfortunately, I don't see any doubling on your coin from the photo provided.  It's possible that you have some machine doubling that isn't showing up in the photos or possibly what they call the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die", which actually isn't a doubled die at all but the result of die deterioration.  Here's a page that explains about the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die"
    http://www.lincolncentresource.com/FAQ/Poormansdoubleddie.html
    Since the 1955 DDO caught on so big with collectors, the "Poor-Man's Doubled Die" is a rare instance of die deterioration sometimes bringing a premium because many dealers over they years have heavily marketed it.
    As always, I hope that this helps you out!
    ~Tom
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    Mohawk reacted to Just Bob in Looking for info on this coin, interested in selling   
    Although your piece has the same design as a genuine coin, it is nowhere near identical. Look at the hair, face and tips of the rays. You need not look any farther than that to see that your piece is not an identical match.
    Look, no one on here is trying to deceive you, beat you out of your coin, or cause you grief in any way. We are just trying to alert you to the fact that you have a replica, not a coin, and save you some money and heartache.
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    Mohawk reacted to coinsandmedals in New purchase from London trip   
    I agree, the similarities between our collecting paths are really interesting. It just goes to show how this hobby can help bring people together. I appreciate the kind words Tom, but that is far from a one-way street. I wholeheartedly echo that sentiment with the coins you’ve shared. You truly have an eye for quality and the Faustina coins you have shared have been absolutely stunning. The Victorian issues are very attractive so I can totally understand your point of view. That would have been a very impressive set to build. Nonetheless, you bring up an interesting point about the comparison between Victoria and Faustina. Perhaps at some point, you’ll find your collection captivated by both. 
    I know how difficult that can be. There are just so many different paths Candice could take with her collection. If she is anything like me she will likely explore a few before she really decides on one. My offer stands for whenever she is ready. I am also happy to assist with any research she needs help with. I have a decent collection of reference books for British coins.
    It really is a shame. I think a double date would be so much fun! Maybe after we all get done with grad school we can meet up at a coin show or something. Plus who knows, maybe I’ll have a conference in your area at some point. If this ever does occur you’ll have to bring your stock book. I would hate to miss an opportunity to see your collection in hand!
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    Mohawk got a reaction from Krzycoins in The Franklin Sneeze...   
    Krzy,
    What I think you have is some staining on your coin.  Though I cannot tell you exactly what caused the stain, I'm pretty sure that's what's going on.
    As always, I hope that this was of at least some help to you!
    ~Tom
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    Mohawk reacted to mdwoods in Post your most recent acquisition: World   
    Very lustrous in hand. Looks great, better than photo.

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    Mohawk got a reaction from Hartland in other grading services   
    Though I no longer participate in the Registry anymore either, Bob, what you wrote is indeed accurate. 
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    Mohawk reacted to Hinkle in 1908-1909 Indian head cent's and 1909 VDB- 1909 wheat penny   
    I have a few , but not the one's collectors or others are looking for. 🙁 but pretty nice to have these. If you look really close on the 1909 vdb, you can see a little s under the date. Hahahaha. 😁 just kidding. 

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    Mohawk got a reaction from Mokiechan in 1969 s Doubled Die Penny?   
    Nah, he's not Collector3745, Coin Cave......this post was way too coherent, well written, doesn't have a whole string of ridiculous emojis and he actually asked a question instead of proclaiming his coin to be something.  To John, to fill you in since you're new, Collector3745 is a notorious troll here and one of his absolute favorite ways to troll us is by proclaiming that he found a 1969-S Doubled Die cent in a rambling, poorly written and spelled post where he makes juvenile and pathetic attempts to insult members here and inform us that we're all wrong.  These posts are typically accompanied by a very poor, blurry photo of an entirely unremarkable cent.  It's good this came up.  You don't want to believe anything Collector3745 says to you about coins.  He's a completely uninformed troll.  You just unfortunately, by coincidence, posted your first question about a coin which is one of Collector3745's favorite trolls. 
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    Mohawk reacted to JKK in 1969 s Doubled Die Penny?   
    I think we need to take some guidance from this and clean up our own act. Every new poster deserves benefit of the doubt even if posing a question that has resembled those of past pains in the *spoon*. Frankly, there was no good reason even to bring up the known troll here. All that does is have potential to make an honest new person feel uneasy, which is the last thing we should want.
    Every new ID needs a full, fair, and free chance to ask a question and handle the answers like a mature numismatist, with us shrugging aside the past irritants we have experienced. People should also remember that they aren't just talking to one person, no matter how it might seem. They're talking to every new member or potential new member who is scanning the threads to see if this is as bad a snake pit as many other forums. We've all seen those kind of places and this ought never to become one.
    John, I'm sorry there are some reflexes here that need a little bit of tuning downward. Please don't let it deter you. Welcome. You can learn a lot here.
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    Mohawk reacted to Coin Cave in 1969 s Doubled Die Penny?   
    Although, I only have a few posts here, I am not new to forums.  Your initial post threw up some red flags.
    If you're not him I apologize.  And welcome to the forum.
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    Mohawk reacted to Coin Cave in 1969 s Doubled Die Penny?   
    Take a look here and see how I might have a problem.
    https://www.ngccoin.com/boards/topic/416461-1969-s-doubled-die-obverse-🥰🥳/
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    Mohawk got a reaction from Thompson2 in Japanese coins (plus some random stuff) from under a tree   
    Believe it or not, I haven't been bombed from above yet.....at least in the typical way.  Birds like to do weird things to me...like last late summer and early fall.  We have American Kestrels in the cemetery across from our house and for about two or three weeks, they were killing frogs and eating them in our driveway.  So we'd come out to go on our evening walks, and we'd greeted by the remains of at least one poor frog that the Kestrels mangled to get the tasty bits.   As I also love frogs, I wasn't too thrilled with these little "presents".  Since I know the Kestrels have to eat and I love them too, I'm not bothered when they do this with something that isn't cute, like a squirrel, a rat, a mouse or a chipmunk (I know, I'm a b*stard to the rodents).  But the frogs are cute!  Thankfully, our resident Red-Tailed Hawk pair, who nest and live in the woods behind our neighbor's house, returned back from a little soujourn after a few weeks (Red-Tailed Hawks sometimes take little "vacations") and they strongly encouraged the Kestrels to take their feeding activities back into the cemetery.  As the little stream where the frogs live is also part of the Red-Tail turf, it was also back to rodents for the Kestrels.  Their little excursion into Cajun cuisine was over. 
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    Mohawk reacted to B.L.21 in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
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    Mohawk reacted to bigmarty 58 in Post your most recent acquisition: World   
    Nice lustrous Proof Coin!


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    Mohawk got a reaction from Johnny Reed Collection in I have a 1982 copper small date. And 16 large dates all copper   
    Unfortunately, the coin pictured is a Large Date, so the composition doesn't matter....it's a common coin in both compositions.  Here's our host's Variety Plus page on the 1982-D Small Date, so you can see the difference:
    https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/cents/lincoln-cents-memorial-reverse-1959-2008/13039/
    To Tiffany: the coin pictured in the link is a Small Date/  The coin pictured in the thread is a Large Date.  There are also Large Date pictures on Variety Plus
    I hope this helps both of you!
    ~Tom
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    Mohawk got a reaction from Alex in PA. in CCG Launches Collectibles Authentication Guaranty (CAG); Armstrong Family Collection Certified   
    Yeah....SEGS is shudder-worthy.  But NGC is not SEGS.  I think that this new service will be of value to people who collect things like this.  NGC will keep the integrity that they're known for with coins, currency and comics with this new venture as well.  I'm sure of it.
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    Mohawk got a reaction from rrantique in NGC graded coins ONLY in Registry Sets (US and World)   
    I personally think you have an awesome outlook on this whole thing Coin Cave.  It sounds like you collect your coins first and because you love the coins, not necessarily because of the holder they're in and you're on the Registry because it's fun for you.  This is a hobby and it's supposed to be fun!  Sadly, I think a lot of people, particularly Competitive Registry collectors, seem to forget that.  They get so caught up in plastic collecting, Registry points and competition that they forget that they collect coins.  For me, the Registry was about one thing.....proving to myself that I could win a major award.  And I did.  Twice.  But, if I'm to be completely honest, Registry collecting lost its luster quickly once I had won that first award.  I quickly found myself wondering why I was continuing to do it.....I had reached my goal and that was good enough for me.  So I stopped and started chasing my ancients, which I love and which have so much to learn and so much variety that they will sustain me for years.  The second big win was for a set I had completed years ago aside from one big non-competitive rarity.  I know a lot of people would just keep trying to win again and again, but that's not the kind of guy I am.  I reached my goal and I was content with that.  The second award was an unexpected bonus.  I'd rather step aside gracefully and contentedly and allow others who haven't won have their shot at achieving that big goal for themselves while I move on to another chapter.  The best thing about the whole NGC thing for me (even better than the awards actually) was becoming a part of this community, and I've learned that I can be an active member here without Registry collecting.  You guys are my virtual coin club because the clubs around me.....well, they're not the greatest.  But I don't feel a void because I have you guys
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    Mohawk reacted to coinsandmedals in New purchase from London trip   
    Thanks for the kind words Tom. Sounds like quite the sight. Bob’s post made me laugh pretty hard. Now that is all I can picture when I think about all of those giant birds in one area. I was very pleased to add those two volumes to my collection. I think they slipped through the cracks at auction because I got them super cheap with only one other bidder in the mix. I wish I had the entire set. 
    Haha well Tom, I apologize for putting a don’t in the budget, but I am very honored to know that I had some influence on both of your collections. The copper bug can be pretty severe. I used to trim my nose up at “copper people” when I was younger. I never understood why someone would pay good money for a cent. Now Copper is the only thing I collect. I have no doubt that you both will greatly enjoy the process. I obviously do not have any pointers/extras for the ancient coins but I may have some decent duplicated around if Candice is on the hunt for anything particular. 
    I think I’m making progress with the Shakespeare books. She’s a Shakespeare scholar so it is right up her alley. She has a nice little collection of about 20 books that’s I’ve found at antique stores. The leather spines also look really good in the bookshelves in the living room so I suppose I have that going in my favor as well. It’s awesome that you were able to get Candice into coins. I can completely understand why a nice Victorian crown would do the trick. I mean who could resist a big well-designed piece of silver? Add some nice patina and luster and you’ve knocked it out of the park. I just haven’t found the Victorian crown equivalent for Madison. I have our entire lives to figure it out though!
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    Mohawk reacted to coinsandmedals in New purchase from London trip   
    This is priceless. 😂
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    Mohawk reacted to Thompson2 in Japanese coins (plus some random stuff) from under a tree   
    Oh, they love you plenty.  They just have peculiar ways of showing it.  I've been "blessed" with a gift from above on more than one occasion...
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    Mohawk got a reaction from RonnieR131 in Japanese coins (plus some random stuff) from under a tree   
    Dang Thompson....cool find for being under a stump!  And, speaking of which, you've stumped me with those......I do not know anything about East Asian cast coinage other than recognizing it as East Asian cast coinage.  If I were to dig up a stump, I'd probably find something putrid that a raven or a crow stashed there and ended up not needing.  And I'd probably manage to hit myself in the face with said putrid thing.  I love birds, but they don't always love me back.