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JKK: Great info. Thank you very much for your time & effort since I'm still I'm still somewhat new to all this but would like to fast-track my knowledge and expertise to the "enough-to-be-dangerous" lever. I probably should have known to include a picture of the reverse as well to be thorough, so it has been added and thanks for your directness on that faux pas as well. Have a great holiday weekend - JFD

I would like to request help from better, more experienced minds than myself about what is going on with this 150-B Switzerland 20 Rappen coin which (I would reasonably estimate) is clearly in the MS-range. The picture (taken from a Tomlov 500 - 1,000X microscope camera) clearly shows doubling in the date and the denticles below it, but this is not a recognized "Variety". I have not been able to find anything remotely close to this coin but, of course, that might not mean anything. What I am wondering is: A) do I have something really unique here? or is it a commonplace occurrence. B) Is it worth paying & waiting to get it NGC certified when the max value from the NGC world price guide at MS-65 is only $20? C) If so, how do I get it officially recognized and some sort of double die when there is no known variety to choose from?, i.e. is it as simple as paying $18 and taking the chance NGC will agreement with me it is a "Mint Error" Thanks for any and all guidance and/or opinions you'd be willing to share. Best regards - JFD

My apologies, I thought I had deleted this duplicate post. My computer was giving me trouble and I accidentally made two posts. The other one right below this has pictures, bu thank you for the term "Pad Printing". That is new to me and I will research it.

Has anyone seen this thing before or know what knock-off company makes these?. I found it in a mixed lot; it weighs 8.048g and the reverse looks like a normal 2000D Sacagawea but there's just something off about the way it feels. I suspect the obverse is just some sort of cheap aftermarket coating because the "D" mintmark can be seen but isn't highlighted. However, there doesn't appear to be a sticker or film coating around the edges. I highly doubt it has anything more than novelty value and perhaps I'll list it on eBay for max $5, but I don't want to do that without knowing anything about it's history or otherwise misrepresent the coin or myself. I scoured the Internet for like items and came up with zilch, so here I am asking for help from any of my fellow NGC members who are more experienced than I. Thanks for whatever you can offer, I appreciate the time & effort - JFD

Has anyone seen this thing before or know what knock-off company makes these?. I found it in a mixed lot; it weighs 8.048g and the reverse looks like a normal 2000D Sacagawea but there's just something off about the way it feels. I suspect the obverse is just some sort of cheap aftermarket coating because the "D" mintmark can be seen but isn't highlighted. However, there doesn't appear to be a sticker or film coating around the edges. I highly doubt it has anything more than novelty value and perhaps I'll list it on eBay for max $5, but I don't want to do that without knowing anything about it's history or otherwise misrepresent the coin or myself. I scoured the Internet for like items and came up with zilch, so here I am asking for help from any of my fellow NGC members who are more experienced than I. Thanks for whatever you can offer, I appreciate the time & effort - JFD

Hello everyone: I've recently gotten into coin collecting & am really enjoying it. Joined NCG last week and am considering investing in getting several coins certified and would like to request input from more knowledgeable enthusiasts like yourselves with a few coins I am having trouble getting my mind around due to inexperience. I came across this 1984 D penny with an easily noticeable, elevated line starting at the "IN" and going thru to Lincoln's eye. I am certain it is the result of a die issue and not just a scratch from being in circulation. There is also a black hole below and right shadowing the "D" MM, which is odd because the coin is otherwise in very good condition. I know some Philly 1984 pennies had doubling, but not sure what is going on here. Is this unique and/or valuable enough to get certified? Or is it just another error penny worth a buck or 2? Any advice you're willing to depart would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time - JFD

Underestood and thanks again! I'll figure something out with the camera/phone and not repeat the same mistake. This is literally my time posting here so I appreciate your candor & patience. To the best of your knowledge, did Denver also produce No FG Kennedy's or was it entirely a Philly thing?

Hello everyone: I've recently gotten into coin collecting & am really enjoying it. Joined NCG last week and am considering investing in getting several coins certified and would like to request input from more knowledgeable enthusiasts like yourselves with a few coins I am having trouble getting my mind around due to inexperience. I came across what appears to be a 1978D Kennedy Half "No FG" with the naked eye and with a 10X there is no sign of the FG. However, the surface of the coin from where the FG should be down to "OLLA" in "DOLLAR" at 5X & 10X appears slightly different. There is no obvious signs the FG has been scratched or rubbed off but I realize the limitations of my camera lack good clarity when magnified. I also was under the impression the Kennedy "No FGs" were a Philly mint over polishing phenomenon in earlier years and not something that happened in Denver, but perhaps I'm wrong. Nonetheless any advice you're willing to depart would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time - JFD

Thank you Woods020 for your very helpful advice; it will be followed.... and my apologies for the poor picture quality Time to invest in a proper magnification camera.

Hello everyone: I've recently gotten into coin collecting & am really enjoying it. Joined NCG last week and am considering investing in getting several coins certified and would like to request input from more knowledgeable enthusiasts like yourselves with a few coins I am having trouble getting my mind around due to inexperience. The first is this 1958 wheat penny: There are potential die chips; one on the obverse seen in the filled in upper half of the "8" and on the reverse seen in the wheat directly next to the "S". I believe these are legit die chips but I'm not sure. If they are, is there anything special about this coin having to distinct die chips or is this a commonality for this coin? Any advice you're willing to depart would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time - JFD