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Greenstang

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  1. Greenstang
    Probably with a Dremel or similar grinder. Notice how carefully it has been ground down around the hair ribbon and doesn't touch any of the copy.
  2. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum- What is rare about a coin that has had the face ground off. Called PMD (Post Minting Damage)
  3. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum Didn't know a coin could get "excited" but if your asking about the value of a 1976 TYPE 2 no S MINT mark proof Eisenhower, there is only one known to exist and I believe it is in a private collection. PCGS has it listed at $850,000 but that could change if it was ever put up for auction.
  4. Greenstang
    Coins not a fake. That mark is just from a hit that has moved the metal outside of the rim. Please get in the habit of showing both sides of the coin even if you don't think it is necessary.
  5. Greenstang
    No need to feel stupid, this how you learn is by asking questions. Now next time you will remember this.
  6. Greenstang
    It has to be a business strike. Denver Mint did not produce any Proofs From NGC Grading Forum
  7. Greenstang
    Maybe I can straighten things out a bit. First of all the OP has been misinformed. The 80% and 50% silver quarters both weigh 5.83 g. The difference in weight between the two is so miniscule, you can't tell the difference. Most dealers will split the difference and pay 65% bullion as there is no easy way of knowing which is which. I don't t know where the 5.05g that the OP mentioned came from but the 1968 nickel quarter weighs 5.07g. You can't have a 50% silver coin weighing less than a nickel one. Both the business strikes and PL coins came in 80% silver.
  8. Greenstang
    I agree, it just has taken a hit. There is no way during the striking of a coin that a different letter or number can appear, it is not possible. Also coins are not "printed", they are struck or minted. Currency is printed.
  9. Greenstang
    Close doesn't count in DD. Every marker has to be exact. No, compare the GO on your coin with the photo from Variety Vista, not even close.
  10. Greenstang
    It went through, possibly because it is on the buy/sell forum you didn't get an answer. Should have been on the newbie forum as your other posts.
  11. Greenstang
    The Canadian Cent has never been demonetized Production of the Canadian Cent ceased in May 2012 with distribution from the mint ceasing on Feb.4 2013. After that merchants were encouraged to round transactions out to the nearest cent. By the end of the year the cent had ceased to be used when paying your purchase. They are still considered Legal Tender and the banks will still accept them (as long as you have enough to round out to even 5 cents) but they no longer have to be accepted in any cash transaction.
  12. Greenstang
    Karen That article refers to a Dropped Letter which shows up incuse on a coin, a MPD shows as raised on a coin, which is what the IH shows.
  13. Greenstang
    I respect your numismatic knowledge VKurtB, but in this case I believe this is a genuine 1 in Neck Snow-1 Variety. It is only the tip of the 1 that shows, the bottom "serif" is a bead on the necklace so you can't compare length as there is nothing to compare it to. Also a Snow-1 Variety is recognised by PCGS who have stated the following on their website, I have also posted the following comparison picture showing the OP coin and a Genuine1 in Neck. Except for the amount of wear, they look the same to me..
  14. Greenstang
    Sorry but their is no doubling on that coin. Just lots of wear.
  15. Greenstang
    Not a proof, it's a business strike. Probably worth $5-6.00 in that condition. Still worth keeping as it is the first year of the Lincoln Wheaties.
  16. Greenstang
    That is the normal relief for a 1922 peace Dollar. The black stain is probably a carbon spot. Not uncommon on silver coins.
  17. Greenstang
    Your first question was about the upper left of the reverse now your questioning the lower right. Not quite sure what your seeing but it is impossible to have a wheat leaf going both ways during the striking of the coin.
  18. Greenstang
    Not an error. It's either damage of some sort or may even be Die Deterioration but can't say for sure as the picture is a little out of focus.
  19. Greenstang
    Even though that Is a nice find, I don't think that because of the condition that it is not worth getting graded. Unless a coin is worth at least $150.00, it is not worth the cost of grading. There are some Snow1 IH on eBay in better condition for about $75.00. I believe they have to grade at least EF40 or better to warrant getting graded. Still worthy of putting in a 2x2 as a keeper though.
  20. Greenstang
    Your correct, it is a MAD. The missing date and letter are from a partial grease filled die.
  21. Greenstang
    It's worth one cent
  22. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum Not a mint mark and there is no exact location of a D mint mark. It can be anywhere below the date and to the right of Abe's jacket. Also there are no "A" mint marks. That looks like a plating blister or possibly some other damage. Photo a little out of focus to say for sure.
  23. Greenstang
    Looks like Late State Die Deterioration on the reverse. That die was on its last legs when it struck that coin.
  24. Greenstang
    A BIE is a die Chip between the B & E which your coin does not show. As JustBob states, larger, clear photos with no reflectiofn are required to identify most DD.
  25. Greenstang
    Welcome to the Forum If the outline you have drawn is what you think is a 1943, then you are mistaken. The 3 in a 1943 is lower and the bottom of the tail is flush with with the bottom of the 9.