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Coinbuf

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    Coinbuf reacted to Sandon in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
    1878-CC Morgan dollar, PCGS graded MS 62, upgrading an XF-AU example purchased decades ago. This is the first Morgan dollar I've purchased for several years--the prices are moderating somewhat--and, though somewhat more blemished than the photo suggests, is still nice for the grade.

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    Coinbuf reacted to Hoghead515 in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
    I won this one in an auction last week. Happy to add it to the collection also. 1941 S  PCGS MS66
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    Coinbuf reacted to Hoghead515 in Post your most recent acquisition: US   
    I finally found a 1956 D I was happy with after searching over 3 years. Finally found one without old ugly brown and black toning. Someone else wanted it bad as I did but, I ended up with the winning bid.  I way over paid but Im fine with that. Hard telling how long till I found another. This was sure a hard date for me where Im limited on places to buy from.  
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    Coinbuf reacted to Fenntucky Mike in This Coin Blew The Doors Off Of The Place.   
    I have to assume that the color was the driving factor in the price.
    Auction estimate was $40-$60. You can pick up a raw example, no toning, in the same or better condition for $20-$30 USD. A blast white NGC MS65 can be had for under $60 no problem. I'll reveal the final price tomorrow.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Steven Leroy Collection in *NGC Registry - What are a few of your favorite things?   
    One of the very best things about the NGC registry is the level of inclusiveness it provides by including PCGS graded coins in the US sets.   This is a very good thing as the exclusive nature of the competing registry turns me off to using it for competitive sets.   I think there are a few ways that this option could be improved upon going forward but this is a very nice feature that I am glad has returned and will not be changed again as it was for a brief time in the past.
    I also very much enjoy perusing the sets and view the photos and comments (for the few sets that have them) from the owners, numbers filling the holes is fine but the photos and descriptions really tell the tale.  I really enjoy the sets where the owners have taken extra time to describe the nature of the set, the motivation and desire behind why the set was assembled, and real descriptions of each coin so you can feel the passion that the collector had when that coin was acquired.
    And lastly I do enjoy the competition at some level, it keeps me motivated to continue to add quality coins and improve my sets.  Not just the numbers on the slabs but also the photos and descriptions including adding collage shots for the set photos where the rank banner is shown.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Fenntucky Mike in This Coin Blew The Doors Off Of The Place.   
    No clue Mike as I don't collect in this area, but I'm sure that the color added quite a bit even tho its on the rev.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Sandon in Bicentennial quarter error   
    Yes most everyone here can see the difference between your photo and the one you copied.   I will only do this once, here is your photo (cropped to remove most of the noise and background) and the photo supplied by @Fenntucky Mike.   I have circled two areas that I want you to focus on; a third one on the image Mike supplied which is cropped out in your photo.   And in case it is not clear to you, your photo is the top photo, I left one of your yellow arrows in your photo to make it easier to identify.
    Notice how in those circles how in the image supplied by Mike how you see two separate serifs at the bottom of the I and at the top of the lower bar of the L.  These are split apart and there is a notch or space between each of the serifs, same for the corner of the L which is cropped out on your photo.   Now look at your photo, notice how in the circles how the serifs are not split but just a continuation of the letters on both the I and L.   
    There are additional differences, however, if you are not able to see the differences shown in the areas that I circled in these two photos then you might as well stop looking as you will never be able to identify true hub doubling from the worthless machine doubling.
     


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    Coinbuf got a reaction from CIII in [WTS] 1952 Franklin Proof 50C PF65 CAC NGC 2.0 Holder!   
    Great holder!  
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    Coinbuf reacted to Buffalo Head in DELETED   
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    Coinbuf reacted to Fenntucky Mike in This Coin Blew The Doors Off Of The Place.   
    Itally 500 lire, 1967-R. PCGS MS-66.

    There were several toned coins in a recent auction but from what I saw this one out preformed them all. Care to take a guess as to the final price plus BP? I'll post the final price tomorrow or Sunday, no searching. 
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    Coinbuf reacted to Mike Meenderink in Bicentennial quarter error   
    @CoinbufExcellent answer
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Mike Meenderink in Bicentennial quarter error   
    Yes most everyone here can see the difference between your photo and the one you copied.   I will only do this once, here is your photo (cropped to remove most of the noise and background) and the photo supplied by @Fenntucky Mike.   I have circled two areas that I want you to focus on; a third one on the image Mike supplied which is cropped out in your photo.   And in case it is not clear to you, your photo is the top photo, I left one of your yellow arrows in your photo to make it easier to identify.
    Notice how in those circles how in the image supplied by Mike how you see two separate serifs at the bottom of the I and at the top of the lower bar of the L.  These are split apart and there is a notch or space between each of the serifs, same for the corner of the L which is cropped out on your photo.   Now look at your photo, notice how in the circles how the serifs are not split but just a continuation of the letters on both the I and L.   
    There are additional differences, however, if you are not able to see the differences shown in the areas that I circled in these two photos then you might as well stop looking as you will never be able to identify true hub doubling from the worthless machine doubling.
     


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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Henri Charriere in 1999 MULE DIE CLASH? OPINONS PLEASE....   
    If so then maybe you have had too much of what the op is smoking.  
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    Coinbuf reacted to Youngmoola in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    I guarantee u I got years u don't have n my collection better...I can post rare coins all day n watch y'all hate on me 😂

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    Coinbuf reacted to EagleRJO in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    Yea, I didn't really think that one through.  
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from EagleRJO in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    Not sure I would want anything this guy has rubbing off on me, just saying.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from EagleRJO in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    Will the TPG's accept food stamps as payment, not sure this guy has any real money after he blew it all on his magical ebay lot.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from RonnieR131 in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    "Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??"
    Answer, nope.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from GoldFinger1969 in Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??   
    "Mystery roll from eBay for $20 was it worth it??"
    Answer, nope.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Sandon in Once again, no photo   
    If you want a reply from a representative of NGC you need to post in the ask NGC section or call customer service.   This part of the forum is not monitored by the NGC staff for questions, it is only a few of us collectors that donate our time and try to help others out with answers.   Just biased on the serial number of your coin it may be possible that this was graded/slabbed before NGC was taking the slab photos for each coin.   But again only an NGC rep can fully answer your question.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from Hoghead515 in 1969 S DDO Lincoln Memorial Cent Photos   
    I wish I could say that I was eating crow for lunch, but as expected you do not have "the" DDO for this date.   If from one of the many you tube videos or facebook groups you have read how easy it is to find great treasures in your couch or pocket change you can pretty much forget all that because it just is not true.   I do not say that to discourage you from looking and having fun with collecting, it is possible to find some neat things in random change, just not life altering valuables like super rare DDO coins.
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    Coinbuf got a reaction from VKurtB in 1969 S DDO Lincoln Memorial Cent   
    I'm sorry but this calls for some brutal honesty, there is less than a 1% chance that you as someone 8mos new to the hobby actually found one true 69-S DDO, especially when such a bold claim is made with no photos or documentation of any type.   Those odds are effectively zero when you claim to have found not just one but two of these ultra rarities, please prove me incorrect and post up the photos of your finds.   I have no doubt that what you have is simple worthless strike doubling not any true DDO.
    If you want advice here you go, I suggest that you learn the difference between what a true real hub doubled coin is and how it occurs, and the many worthless types of mechanical doubling which is no doubt what you have found.   Knowledge like that will get you taken seriously, because right now nobody is taking your claim seriously.