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Valued Member
 United States
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After studying these H's for a while, my system works using the size and shape of the lower cavity in the H. On the Large H, this cavity is the smallest, and it has the shape of a square. On the Small H the cavity is larger, and it has the shape of a rectangle lying down, and on the Thin H, the cavity is the largest, and has the appearance of a rectangle standing upright. Using this method, one can tell without taking an image of the H and comparing it with exact size images of other H's. I have tested it with the coins I have and it works fine. But, ho knows, there may be other variations of this H I am currently unaware of.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
650 Posts |
I have always had a hard time with this as well ,loking forward to a difinetive explanation.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Here's a photo of my 1903 5c--any guesses?   |
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Valued Member
United States
324 Posts |
Large H (likely doubled at the base) with a die break across the entire reverse. Nice one.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
mkb, you're right--this one does have a break from rim to rim.  |
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Valued Member
United States
324 Posts |
DVCollector, that's a nice image. What did you use to take it?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks! I used a Nikon D70S with the 60mm macro lens.
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Valued Member
United States
324 Posts |
Your camera takes good images. No fringing or chromatic distortion at the edges. As for lighting, many digital cameras have a function that allows for automatically eliminating the excess yellow that comes from most in home light sources.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks, yes the Nikon 60mm is an excellent lens...I shot this one before I went to RAW images and adjusted for color temp/white balance.
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New Member
Canada
16 Posts |
was checking my coins and found this post. I believe I have a 1903 large H, However, when you turn it over, the image is upside down. Usually Canadian coins have both sides going the same direction. Is this a normal error? Any information would be appreciated.
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New Member
Canada
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Here are a couple pics (as poor as they are). It shows how the side with the King is flipped. DEFINITELY getting a new camera.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
9866 Posts |
Not an error at all,it's normal for all Canadian silver coins prior to 1908.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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New Member
Canada
16 Posts |
Once again thanks DBM. I am learning a lot about coins. It's very interesting and looking for that "special" one is rather addicting. lol
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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....looking for that "special" one is rather addicting. lol If you collect very long rookie, you'll find out how addicting it really is.  BTW...  To the Forum |
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New Member
Canada
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SHAFTA9a ..... umm I was hoping the novelty would wear off after the first few weeks, however I find myself trying to squeeze extra time out of my day to sit and learn. Yikes .... and of course now I want extra things, like a new camera to take better shots, looking at ditching the stapled 2 x 2 cards and moving to self adhesive, and shopping on the mint website is fun, not to mention watching all the activity on ebay ... so yah .. I'd say I'm right into it. LOL |
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