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smauggie's Last 20 Posts

Looking For Plastic Page For Slabbed Coins That Fits In A 3-Ring Binder
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/10/2021  10:57 pm
I am nearing completion of my classic Panama coins collection. I have decided that I will want a few of the coins in slabbed/graded condition if only as a guarantee that they are genuine. So far I have a PCGS XF40 1905 50 Centimos coin. My Panama coin collection is currently stored in a 3-ring binder and I was wondering if there were pages for slabbed coins that would fit a 3-ring binder.

Thanks.
Forum: Supplies, Books, Reference, Software, etc
 
1827 Capped Bust Dime - Jr-3 Grade Request
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 05/03/2019  07:05 am
XF40
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
Barber 1910 Unslabbed, Opinion?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 05/03/2019  07:02 am
AU Details, Improperly cleaned
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

Before I Spend This, Let Me Make Sure It's Not Worth More Than Face
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 04/26/2019  11:46 am
Jefferson looks mighty grumpy on that bill.
Forum: US Paper Money and Banknotes
 
A Gorgeous PCGS 3 Cent Silver Proof
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 04/16/2019  11:50 pm
I think I need to put my sunglasses on to see this coin. Lovely!
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coins
 
1961 D Lincoln Cent With Rotated Interior And Possible Trails?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/06/2019  1:02 pm
Thanks coop. That is exactly the kind of information I was looking for. I have been collecting coins for over 30 years but since I got my microscope I am seeing them in new ways, and it is cool to learn more about how coins are made.
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1961 D Lincoln Cent With Rotated Interior And Possible Trails?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/06/2019  12:06 pm
I didn't say it was a trail die, and I am familiar with that (very well done) website. Given that it is not a trail die, what might cause the apparent streaks coming from the mint mark?
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1961 D Lincoln Cent With Rotated Interior And Possible Trails?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/06/2019  12:11 am
What is a minor rpm?
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1961 D Lincoln Cent With Rotated Interior And Possible Trails?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/05/2019  8:05 pm
The interior of this mint mark seems rotated compared to the exterior. Also, the vertical bar of the letter D seems to be unusually thick. There are also some raised lines to the southeast of the mint mark which may just be slight die trails.

I checked FS and Wexler and do not see anything matching this particular situation.

Let me know what you think.



The dark brown line in the field of the coin is a bit of a mystery to me as well.

Thanks.
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
The 2019 W Cents Are Getting Pricey
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/05/2019  12:46 pm
Good thing I only collect US business strikes.
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
1961 D With Slight (Machine?) Doubling And Possible Die Crack
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 03/01/2019  12:55 am
Thank you for your insights.
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1961 D With Slight (Machine?) Doubling And Possible Die Crack
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/28/2019  5:26 pm
I recently got a USB microscope/viewer and as might be expected I am eager to use it. In looking at this 1961D cent I noticed a couple of interesting things, and I mostly am looking for confirmation that I am understanding things correctly.

This looks like a small die crack ending in the I in Liberty. Also, the letters of Liberty look awfully misshapen and wobbly, not sure why.



Then there is this odd doubling underneath the chin and along the neck and breast of Lincoln. Normally I would think of it as machine doubling but the doubled area does exactly match the original area. I would be interested in your insights.


I know some of you are going to ask if I have bought the book before the coin. I do have Wexler's book on Lincoln cents and have ordered, and am waiting to take delivery of the Cherry Picker's guide.

Thanks!
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
Why Does Dansco Have A Spot For The 1922 Plain?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/28/2019  12:37 pm
It's a die variety which I have no intention of collecting.
Forum: US Modern Coins

Morgan 1879 O, Please Grade
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/27/2019  1:01 pm
MS63
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
Morgan 1879 S, Please Grade
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/27/2019  1:01 pm
AU52
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 
The Mint Is Doing What Now!?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/25/2019  6:10 pm
It might be the least expensive way to get a 2019 Kennedy Half Dollar.
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
1986 D Quarter Error?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/18/2019  3:32 pm
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*** Don't be snarky! ***
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1974 S Lincoln Memorial Cent RPM?
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/07/2019  5:08 pm
I think it is a doubled die. The doubling in the motto is just too strong to be machine doubling.
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1945-S Jefferson Nickel For Grading, You Vs ANACS
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/07/2019  5:04 pm
MS64
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
1877 S Trade Dollar Grade Opinion
smauggie
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United States
140 Posts
Old Post Posted 02/03/2019  12:33 pm
VF25 wear. It does look cleaned to me, though perhaps 50-100 year-old cleaning.
Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading
 


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