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BadThad's Last 20 Posts

Is It Worth Grading A 1909 VDB?
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Old Post Posted 05/15/2025  10:19 pm
AU-63, not worth paying to slab.
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

My Lincoln Cent Journey In A Dansco Album
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Old Post Posted 05/12/2025  7:13 pm

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Okay so this was really weird... I swear somebody did a coin dump. I found SO many near BU 1959 cents.


Could have been me.

A lot of OBW rolls look this ugly when cracked. When I crack and see a bunch of those spots, I know that roll is doomed. I don't think I've ever pulled 1 good coin from a crappy roll unless it toned nicely and I can forgive the spotting.
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
Is It Worth Grading A 1909 VDB?
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Old Post Posted 05/10/2025  9:11 pm
I wouldn't unless you are positive it was 66 or higher.
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
1972 DDO-001 Cent Grade ?
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Old Post Posted 05/10/2025  9:09 pm
Hardly any hits, just some surface issues. Should be an easy 64 if it cartwheels.
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
1912-D Lincoln Wheat With A Metallic Petrol Brown Tone.
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Old Post Posted 05/10/2025  9:07 pm
Some lighting and focus issues. 63
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?
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Old Post Posted 05/08/2025  7:47 pm
This one is strange looking too. Is it? The light toning areas make me question the alloy compositions.





Forum: US Modern Coins

Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?
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Old Post Posted 05/08/2025  7:41 pm
Is it?




Forum: US Modern Coins
 
Are 1944 - 1946 Cents Always 'Cartridge Case' Cents? Or Just Sometimes?
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Old Post Posted 05/08/2025  7:31 pm

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These colors are consistent with metals found in other parts of the used shellcases, especially the primer materials, but I've never seen a definitive XRF assessment of a "shellcase" Cent to be sure.


I would have loved to provided that XRF data. The best method would be by using an SEM-EDXRF system. It's much easier to control the source beam location with the microscope and we can area average on the fly.

The issue for me was always that the analysis takes too much time on a $300+k instrument. I hate back logging work for my entertainment. lol
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
Egads, Fake Ikes On Ebay?
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Old Post Posted 05/08/2025  7:16 pm
Dear God! They are probably the WORST copy attempt yet. Why waste the time? My local shop sells these for $1.10. lol
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
Help Identifying A 1959 Lincoln Cent
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Old Post Posted 05/08/2025  12:57 am
Bad plating job, PMD.
Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins
 
1916-S Wheat Penny Lil Help? (What Grade Is It?)
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Old Post Posted 05/07/2025  09:21 am
F12
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading

PCGS: Details 98 Damaged (Ms 1943-P Nickel).
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Old Post Posted 05/05/2025  7:23 pm
Looks like the planchet lines that form on Lincoln cents due to a weak strike.
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
House Introduces Common Cents Act To Cut The Penny
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Old Post Posted 05/02/2025  3:13 pm

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So how will kids buy penny candy anymore?


Nothing exists for sale at one cent anymore. If they were to, they'll just use mommies card since about 90% of transactions are now electronic.
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
1921 Lincoln Wheat Cent - You Vs NGC
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Old Post Posted 04/28/2025  1:24 pm
64BN
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1915-D Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Old Post Posted 04/27/2025  01:07 am
Wear on cheek and beard, left wheat lines nearly flat. Some circulation stains and marks.

AU-53 (only because it still has some red, otherwise 50 wear level)
Forum: US Modern Coin Grading
 
A Real 1964 SMS Cent Up For Auction!
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Old Post Posted 04/26/2025  3:52 pm
Wow, cool coin, thanks for the post!
Forum: US Modern Coins

What To Do With Father's Lincoln Memorial Mint Rolls
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Old Post Posted 04/24/2025  11:10 pm
BUMP....I hope mrcasey didn't dump these rolls.
Forum: US Modern Coins
 
Once Upon A Time 1909 Lincoln Cent?
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Old Post Posted 04/24/2025  11:08 pm
Hummm...not worth the effort of figuring it out. But it would make an excellent sinker!

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1966 Lincoln Memorial Cent, Struck On 10c Clad Planchet - You Vs. PCGS
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Old Post Posted 04/23/2025  9:53 pm
Cool coin, amazingly well struck for what it is. These off-metal coins are often missing elements or the devices are mush.
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What To Do With Father's Lincoln Memorial Mint Rolls
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Old Post Posted 04/22/2025  8:30 pm

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The luster is all there, but I see bag marks galore, unattractive toning, etc. The zincolns that I've opened all have the "carbon dots" or moisture droplet marks.


Welcome to the world of memorial cents!

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