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2 hours ago, James Zyskowski said:

Its a partial strike planchette nice and flat. Just top of Head on one side and “. dime “nicely placed and centered on reverse. Sorry about lack of professional terms but ya it’s kinda cool 😎 

Thats ok, I still call stuff what it looks like. We get a lot of coin pictures here that are damaged after they come out of the US Mint it is called PMD and most of the time it is a coin that has been changed in some way by man or machine. So yours is a blank dime planchet with only that small part of the dime showing on it, is that correct.

Welcome Gofia the best thing is to wait until you have a better Idea on what is what before sending anything in for grading . The members here know way more than most people when it comes to coins . Be patient and Listen to what people say they are only trying to help you go down the right path.   

21 hours ago, dollarfan said:

the DMPL is definately hard to capture.  in hand this is a monster blazer.

You are getting some real nice shots now Dollarfan. The straight on shot shows the texture and scratches of the metal show up more with a good setup like yours but a close shot with a little light and a small angle will make a coin look good. but it is harder in a slab also. Like VKirtB said, White is the best background 

I could be wrong but 1963 the mint made proof sets with no stripe, mint sets were blue and red stripes 

Did It come in a envelope with writing like this. 

6 hours ago, James Zyskowski said:

 

Welcome James, Are we looking at a dent on a dime or for something else??

I found this hiding in a old roll of pennies . It looks like the copper has infected the dime and toned it out. I wonder how long that was in the roll. Cant be more than 4 years from the date of the dime.

The photos are much nicer color than before. And yes the camera magnifies everything I cry a lot when I bring a coin home after looking at it for a hour thinking I got every possible view. and then bam USB Microscope heart attack. 

The toning nice but there is a big gash in the side of his head behind the ear? That may take away some of the pristine of the coin. Maybe it is a scratch in the coin holder

Thanks Guys, I just needed that little push to get me heading in the right direction. I do like the $50 walking lady also but if I can get 3 smaller older ladies close to spot for the price of one than it is a no brainer in my book. But I guess it depends on the coin also. So there is no real rule of thumb just have fun to hunt for the best all around look and price. Oh my it is just a big circle round and round we go.  

1 hour ago, Woods020 said:

This is exactly how I started in collecting. I started buying bullion, and soon noticed I could buy a pre-1933 gold piece or an old silver of some sort for close to what the modern bullion products are. And there was no question to me as to which one was more fun. 
 

As far as what to buy, I don’t know that there is a definitive answer. Gold is hot right now so keep that in mind. But if you aren’t as worried about top grades, it is not hard to find say XF to even AU slabbed examples of older gold quarter through double eagle at about melt price (the intrinsic value of the gold). It would be a good way to venture into gold with little downside and see what you like. And you’re essentially paying the bullion price. 

Ya thanks Woods ..I do like the older stuff it could turn out to be a fun project going GOLD PROSPECTING on the Internet and Coin shops . LoL    I had a brain cramp melt price is market price.

Now that our ASE  BS set is almost done. The wife says we should get some 1 oz. Gold Pieces. She does like that walking liberty lady It would be cool to hold a nice gold coin. But gold is so soft I would think to be safer to get a graded slab piece ??, I have never purchased any gold and any advise on this matter or type of coin that would be a better investment than bullion would be a big help. I know everyone says get what you like but all gold is likeable ..LOL 

Just now, Coinbuf said:

Yes but if it is a proof then the bell lines are moot as FBL designation is not something that the TPG's put on the label for proofs.

Ya I know, it is one of those things.

7 minutes ago, Coinbuf said:

I was wondering the same thing.

It looks like it is in a flat pack that is why I said market price. 1963 proof set is$36

It is still a great looking Ben and you only paid 1/2 of what it is worth on the market ,So I would say you are still a .

11 hours ago, JKK said:

I wonder about brockage. The ripply areas remind me very much of the coin's reverse.

I can see part of the shield under the neck and wing feather tips both front and back of head. Nice coin

Now Both the Wife and I have ASE DCAM's hers is not in a graded slab but just as nice if not nicer and hers is monogramed with a W for Wife.

Mine has the S you can only guess what that is for. 

The shots look real nice and clear Dollarfan You may have to use a different light. try it with your cell phone light on the coin and see if that helps. I also find a florescent light for a background light helps the white come out more. Some LED are whiter than others. it will be a lot of testing but once you get it you will have some real cool photos. I love your collection by the way, real classy coins

Cool looking coin.

9 minutes ago, RWB said:

The message clearly says they are postponing the windows. Everything else is OK -- doors, cabinets, plumbing and electric, HV/AC, etc. Also, there's no silver shortage - the immediate demand has outrun pandemic stockpiles and it takes a little time to  bring production back to normal levels.

SHORTAGE ....The Girl at my bank said there is a coin shortage and I can only exchange your coin rolls you hunt JP. I can swap but I cant sell you any change.. WTH   The only shortage is with the Pandemic people did not want to exchange currency for fear of getting the virus so plastic was the choice of most.

It is hard to say? I have been finding with my Microscope camera on some coins that have scratches in the field and letters the reflection of the LED lights make it look like there is crazy doubling. I have to look at all different angles to see if it is real or not.   

2 minutes ago, Alex in PA. said:

I know nothing about the ASE but you can't get better than Proof 70 DCam.  That coin is a beauty!  You've got a 

I am suppose to get one this Saturday I hope. I will post it if it happens. 

8 hours ago, Alex in PA. said:

What the folks here refer to as 'Basement Slabs".  Someone bought some holders and made those up.  If you can find no brand name on them they are NOT TPGs.  Be careful when buying - you cannot trust the grade on them.  Good luck.

No I wont buy anything in those slabs, Way to chancy  I could not get a new Morgan so I have my eye on one of these, Proof 70 DCAM for $80 I think it is a good deal.

On 5/24/2021 at 2:03 PM, Alex in PA. said:

Me neither.  I got on to the Mint Website and had 1 CC Privy in the bag but the it started crashing so I decided to spend a $100.00 for the real thing:

 

I like it Alex. I see the slab is PCGS .  I am curious? I see these old slabs around a lot with no name on them and wanted to know. I'm sure some of you have seen these around and if it is a grading company or just something from Joe's Garage