J P M

I purchased a $2.50 Liberty Head that after removing it from the 2x2 stapled holder you could see where a loop was attached on the rim. This was a gold-filled stud hole that did not affect the obverse or reverse. But still a problem coin.  I returned the coin for an upgrade to a $5 Liberty Head. I could not keep the coin knowing it was impaired and would never sell for more than melt if the kids ever wanted to sell it.

On 5/24/2024 at 1:31 PM, RWB said:

First, it is an assumption.

Second, the director handled and approved most pattern and experimental pieces, plus initial annual circulation coins. (This goes back to at least 1905 and is documented. At least two of these exist with documents. There are many other routine examples as part of the director's job.)

Third, if the director had some coins from earlier years were they legitimately held - as in being ordinary coins? The only prohibition was for special coins or experiments.

Fourth, the designation "1964 SMS" has never been objectively established.

Hopefully, Alex' research answers all these questions and more. We'll have to await the November Numismatist to find out.

Ok, I agree there is no proof, only someone's say-so. Yes, it is the director's job to check the new stuff and show it to other higher ups, and why can't the boss have their own coin collection. I also will stand that there are no 1964 SMS (Special Mint Set) coins

On 5/23/2024 at 4:09 PM, RWB said:

Don't presume "misdeeds" by government officials, or anyone originally involved.

So, it was ok for the mint director Adams to have position of the sample's years later?

On 5/23/2024 at 11:29 PM, Mike Meenderink said:

Stage 1 Conservation completed: Acetone Q tip cleaning obv / rev... Distilled water rinse. Pat dry. Results are evident. Top is before bottom is after. Now for the Sodium Sesquicarbonate soak. Then a rinse in 7 days with distilled water. Then decide next move -maybe more soak in a fresh solution. Cheers!

Well it looks better, have you ever used olive oil ? I also think if you can get past the details grade it may get a low MS

On 5/17/2024 at 6:46 AM, J P M said:

I always get my stuff within a week first class USPS from almost everyone. The last purchase from a dealer was sent economy USPS. And it has not arrived in three weeks. I fear it may be my first loss.  

Well, the coin is nowhere to be found in the USPS as of today. The seller has given me my refund $8.50 to my account although I really wanted the coin seeing it was valued at $85

On 5/22/2024 at 5:51 PM, Jesse01 said:

Junk to someone, treasure to another🤯😁🔥. Could also be a  different type of collector than others for coins.

I see no treasure only a worn-out die anyone offering money must be pulling your leg.

Yes congrats. I have a 43/2 VF 25 they are not that easy to find so I think it is a great looking coin. The double monty is very cool. 

On 5/21/2024 at 9:18 PM, brasscoins said:

I won't argue with you your right. The doubled die occurs when there two impressions on the die. Hence doubled die. Ddo is an error. Have a nice life thx for that great feedback about my coin submission. I'll be checking out now and I'll be going to that other site where they answer questions. Peace out L-----. 

Brasscoins,  The members hear are only trying to help you with good information, no one is trying to be rude only informative. I hope your coin graded well. 

On 5/21/2024 at 9:06 PM, ghenadi said:

There is so much criticism directed at me, they say that I collect modern garbage, it would be better if I spent my money on rare coins from 1800-1950. Now I'm confused, maybe I'm really doing something wrong?

If you like it, then it is not Garbage. If you are collecting for a profit, then that would be different. I have many proof sets I only paid a small amount like $5 each and yes, they are not worth much more than that. I see some of the prices your coins are marked and that is ok. There is no profit in these coin sets, but they are good looking anyway. I say enjoy what you have and if you find a coin type that you like the best work on building that set type. I like Nickels and Morgans, but I have other coins also. I buy coins already graded to save money. I have never sent a coin in to be graded. I know what my ungraded coins are worth I do not need to send them in for an opinion. 

On 5/21/2024 at 2:32 PM, powermad5000 said:

@JJay0409, hello and welcome! As advice on your future posts, you should start a new thread for your coin instead of piggybacking on to another OP's thread dealing with a different subject or issue.

That said, @Greenstang, I think ANACS is describing the condition of the coin in the ANACS holder but I don't see it labeled as an error. The one thing I am surprised at on that slab is that they called it FSB. I thought FB (or FSB : Full Split Bands) was reserved for the reverses of Mercury Dimes and that the correct term for Roosevelt Dimes is FT for Full Torch.

PCGS uses FB for both. NGC uses the other terms like you said.

Most of the members will say a coin should be worth $150 to $200 before sending it in for grading. Most mint sets are not worth grading. 

On 5/21/2024 at 3:15 PM, ldhair said:

I was thinking the word YELLOWSTONE is recessed on the coin. I didn't know a filled die would have this look. 

I agree it is incuse so part of the coin must have been removed for the letters to not show. It does look like it was dished out in that spot. I am not saying it is an error, more like damage or a heavy glob of grease.

On 5/21/2024 at 5:00 PM, Coinbuf said:

Is it graded as AU details?   Because I cannot see why NGC would give a coin with this much damage a straight AU grade.   There is no die doubling on this coin, just some extreme strike doubling.

It is not a doubled die cent. How much did they charge you for that, Numismatic Lesson 

It looks a bit like a 002

1930-S RPM-002 (varietyvista.com)

On 5/20/2024 at 3:35 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

So, I was able to do it again! I found an 1805 C-4 (R.1) in XF40 with a rim clip. I didn't have the variety, and the rim clip makes it a little cool. This coin was a little more expensive than the Sushi dinner, but at $550... it's certainly an achievable coin for a collector that wants to squirrel a few dollars away for something cool.

This coin is not the example in my date set, but an accent piece. I just got it in hand, and I LOVE it. The surfaces are smooth and hard. There are no overly distracting marks to speak of. IMO it is pretty darn hard to find an XF40 half cent that looks as good as this - the clip is what makes it cool (and gives me an excuse to upgrade the variety one day).

I will include the dealer pics, and the PCGS TrueView:

Another very nice coin my friend.

On 5/20/2024 at 4:56 PM, Stagecoach_Rider said:

Hi JPM,

This is the best I can do as I have tremors from parkiinsons and it is difficult to hold the coin still ... Sorry.

Do not be sorry, those are fine shots

On 5/20/2024 at 11:11 AM, Mike Meenderink said:

I know right? This coin should be really badly corroded. Its genuine so I'm thinking it may have been kept safe prior to being lost or dropped much later than the era it was minted. The coin does not look like it's been in the ground for 200 plus years.

It may have been in a coin purse that took a long time to dissolve. 

What Does the edge lettering look like.

I think this coin could maybe sneak into AU. I have seen many MS coins with more ware on the obverse hair, bonnet and cotton balls I think the black soot is just making it harder to judge. 

Welcome again ...I have never seen anything like that, but I see something new every day. LoL.. It looks like an aftermarket thing to me. Was the envelope inside the plastic open or sealed.

On 5/18/2024 at 8:34 PM, JD797 said:

I have submitted extra clarity pics. Hope that helps. Thank you 

Yes these are much nicer, thanks 

It could have been a reverse caped die there are some cupped out parts on the obverse also being a partly caped obverse. Better pictures would help. Do you have the weight of the coin 

Well, if RWB's enhancement is close to what it looks like, that is a lot of snot to clean up on that cent.

I always get my stuff within a week first class USPS from almost everyone. The last purchase from a dealer was sent economy USPS. And it has not arrived in three weeks. I fear it may be my first loss.  

Or you could take the slab number and look it up on NGC. It says the value for the coin posted is $225

Verify NGC Certification | NGC (ngccoin.com)