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Nice find. This box/folder dates from 1973. A quantity of this material from the Denver Mint archives is available on NNP. Start here: https://nnp.wustl.edu/Library/Archives?searchLetter=U ...and look down the list for "Sequence 77"

PCI was consistently inconsistent - at least by most reports. Some claimed to have found real "gems" and others "dogs" all under the same grade label language. This favored those with sound grading knowledge who could pick out the best pieces but pay on the label-grade price, or less.

There is considerable information both formal and informal - if one bothers to look, listen and understand. Most government processes are analogs of private business processes, but wrapped in a layer of specific rules and regulations. There is no secrecy at the US Mint about how a coinage bill is developed, and this has been published. VKurtB's distorted view is summarized in this simple comment of his, "This stinking fetish you have for 'documents' leaves me astounded to no end." This amounts to a preference for pliable and deniable hearsay over facts that are available to all.

[PS: That's really "Ant Man" on the obverse.]

Ask lots of questions.

Do the above also include real Oscar Mayer Bologna or just the lies they mention?

Badly damaged and corroded. It might be worth $5, but finding a buyer would be very difficult when a nice VG is reasonably priced. Yes, it's "rare" but so are collectors of these by date/mint, thus there are plenty of undamaged specimens to meet demand.

Yes. Bring your own daffodils.

It will cost me 1 gallon of gas round trip. Might go if I can come up with a reason.

That's the Lincoln Memorial after a snow storm....that's why the lower steps are hidden.

Impressive photos. The little 25 kopek is now worth more than a big stack of current rubles....

Mr. Lange is absolutely correct. This evidence of abject ignorance has been around since the first Liberty Standing quarters were released in 1917, and repeated in 1922 with release of Peace dollars.

It's damaged or mutilated in the area just above the NGC logo.

There's a little mechanical doubling. Nothing valuable.

If the coin was cleaned and then artificially tarnished, restoration will not change anything. If you look closely, you'll see that all of the small dings and scrapes have darker color than adjacent areas. This is one of several indicators of handy-work by parties other than Mother Nature. Also, the photos don't show any luster under the Maaco paint job. It is not possible for anyone viewing the PCGS photos to say anything definitive. Examination in-hand but through the plastic is not the best, either. You could crack it out and send it to PCGS again, or send it to NGC, or leave it as-is.

Why not simply ask John Mercanti for written confirmation. Then it will not be hearsay.

"Unlike genuine doubled dies for which the doubling is on the die itself (hence the term “doubled die”), mechanical doubling is the result of loose parts in the coining press. These loose parts allow the dies to shift and/or bounce slightly at the moment of impact when the coin is being struck. This slight shifting and bouncing of the dies is what causes the flat, shelf-like appearance of mechanical doubling." The highlighted part is not quite right. Mechanical doubling occurs when the planchet is still moving at the time of striking. That is, the dies do not move or bounce, it is the planchet that is moving. The dies might strike incorrectly due to poor maintenance, normal wear, excess lubricant, poor set-up and many other defects. At times, it almost seem that "perfect" coin are the exception. This commonly affects hundreds of coins before it is corrected by repair or maintenance. In extreme situations the coins are mangled and must be condemned. (See From Mint to Mint for illustrations, etc.)

The overhead cost of maintaining on-demand availability is high and not sustainable -- especially for hobby books guaranteed to lose money. The data technology has not changed - the means of transmitting it has. Plus, increasing reliance of the internet or expensive "cloud" storage further threatens the permanence and integrity of data/books/ideas.

Wrong details, wrong thickness, etc. -- at least the eagle is flying in the correct direction.

Comparison of these critters with Morgans is not very helpful. What should be compared are the quantities of BU pieces of each, then you are comparing roughly equivalent items.

Wait for the price of the only "EF" example.....

Impossible to evaluate from fuzzy photos and no data. Low grade specimens sell for about $1,500. FDC = $7,000 to $8,000. (Is that a portcullis mintmark?) Obverse Legend starting from the top right reads: HENRIC DI GRA REX AnGLIE Z FRA Most have AnGL not AnGLIE like this one. Translated the legend reads “Henry by the Grace of God, King of England and France.” Saint Michael slaying dragon with both feet clearly on the ground and hold a spear. Cross Crosslet spear shaft and St. Michael’s halo break through the inner beading. Mint mark is to the right of Saint Michael’s head in the legend area. Reverse The reverse design of the gold angel coin shows a crown at the center of a ship amongst the waves, with an “h” to the left and a rose to the right of the cross as ships mast. Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, PERx CRVCE'x TVA'x SALVAx nOSx XPE'x REDE'. (“By Thy cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer.”) Specification Gold, 0.163 T oz.; 0.995; 1504. [Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer]

"Good riddance."

Good riddance.