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tropicalbats's Last 20 Posts

1971 P LMC Off Center Strike
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Old Post Posted 05/18/2025  9:13 pm
Nice error cion but as noted above it is not an off center error but an uncentered broadstrike.
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1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent - Funny Money
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Old Post Posted 05/06/2025  02:36 am
Just acquired another several hundred fakes and counterfeits. Lots of the usual stuff but always some surprises. No clue where this one was made or why, maybe game money, but it's wild. Will be doing some primitive camping so might not be easy to reply for a bit but thought I'd fire this one out there before I disappear.

Appears to be copper-ish and weighs 3.22g.

1944 Lincoln wheat cent - ridiculous counterfeit



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Help With 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Old Post Posted 04/29/2025  12:07 pm
That's a really nice doubled die and as one of the majors carries a nice premium. Quite scarce and don't see them very often.
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1945 LWC: Sold As Clipped Planchet
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Old Post Posted 04/04/2025  2:45 pm
Looks good.
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1961 P LMC With MD That Drove Me Batty
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Old Post Posted 03/27/2025  10:08 am
Going batty is a good thing! And it's worth spending the time to learn MD, as it's common, and will pay off in the end as you will be able to sort them out much more quickly.
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1969 S 1c Doubled Die Obverse FS-101
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Old Post Posted 03/18/2025  02:13 am
A truly top-shelf find! As they say, it couldn't've happened to a nicer guy. And thanks for the story, as that is much appreciated. Very happy for you, and wishing all the best for your family.
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1974 D Lincoln Half Cent Or Defect?
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Old Post Posted 03/16/2025  3:42 pm
A mated pair split after strike coin. Super nice error set to find. Quite rare.
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2015 LSC: Is This What They Mean By Value Added?
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Old Post Posted 03/14/2025  11:09 pm
Checked my collection.



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2015 LSC: Is This What They Mean By Value Added?
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Old Post Posted 03/14/2025  10:19 pm
Oh yeah, now that's a great addition to a Lincoln cent! Love it. I haven't been down to Bat Cave for over 20 years now, so maybe it's time I made another pilgrimage and hit the old Cider Mill while there.
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2021 Shield Cent Struck Thru Webbing
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Old Post Posted 03/09/2025  9:47 pm
Brilliant error coin! That's the kind of unique eye candy that is just so cool.
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1945 S Washington DDR-004 RPM-004 FS-101
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Old Post Posted 03/09/2025  9:29 pm
Yes, that's better! Nice 1942-S FS-512. Easy 66RD but a little spotty for that + on there. I've got one of the two 67's in my set, which was a pop 1/0 until someone else found one.
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1909-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Counterfeit - Sell On Ebay In 30 Minutes.
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Old Post Posted 03/09/2025  9:04 pm
I see a lot of fakes, mostly fake error coins, on ebay. Just figured I'd post a couple tonight as I saw them to remind everyone to stay alert as there are many, many out there. This one is from a seller who really should know better.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2359858459...LH_Auction=1
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1945 S Washington DDR-004 RPM-004 FS-101
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Old Post Posted 03/09/2025  8:25 pm
Hi Will, Your title and images don't match. Thinking you posted wrong pics?
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1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent - Counterfeit - Ebay Listing Sells In A Couple Hours
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Old Post Posted 03/09/2025  11:43 am
Just saw this Chinese counterfeit up on ebay getting some bids. Note the die chip on the inside center of the left wheat.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2671784056...LH_Auction=1
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2006 DDO FS-101 Right?
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Old Post Posted 03/05/2025  9:39 pm
Well it's frustrating, but here is the solution I use. Yes, PCGS gets my variety submissions wrong fairly regularly, usually the late die stage ones that are tough to verify if you aren't an expert on such things. Of course PCGS is supposed to actually have experts on such things.

First you will need to send the coin to an attributor, such as done through VarietyVista or Doubleddie.com. It costs a small fee, but they will return the coin with a letter stating the correct attribution. Next you resubmit the coin to PCGS with the letter attached. Generally they will then fix the problem, put the variety on the label, and charge no additional fee. Your milage may vary, but I do this regularly and it works for me.

But before you start the process, verify that you did pay the variety fee with the first submission, and double verify that the coin is the variety in question.
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1959 LMC Big Die Crack OBV & REV From Fresh Roll
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Old Post Posted 02/22/2025  3:19 pm
I've been selling off a lot of this kind of stuff. For simplicity I would call it a ragged clip, although ragged notch is probably more specific. Blowholes would generally have beveled edges and I'm not seeing that here.
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1945 Wheat Penny. Is This Damage Or Something More?
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Old Post Posted 02/20/2025  09:55 am
Tapered planchets are often associated with coins struck right at the edge of the metal roll, and so straight clips are pretty common on them. This coin likely was struck with a small clip, as it shows Blakesley and Smith effects.
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1945 Wheat Penny. Is This Damage Or Something More?
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Old Post Posted 02/18/2025  10:07 am
Tapered planchets are fairly nice errors with very little premium even in decent condition. Just have never been that popular with the collectors. Fun to find but not valuable.
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Collectors' Clearinghouse On Pause (Permanently?)
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Old Post Posted 02/18/2025  09:58 am
Hi Mike! That's really sad about Coin World, and seems they are struggling. A magazine is only as good as its content, and their content has now dropped a significant notch without your column. Given the number of folks with questions about error coins, I suspect opportunities will arise for you and your skills. Your contributions here alone have been incredibly useful, and we thank you!
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1945 Wheat Penny. Is This Damage Or Something More?
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Old Post Posted 02/17/2025  10:11 am
I'd weigh it. Looks like a tapered planchet to me. Likely comes in around 2.85g.
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