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I have seen a few "BIE" but have never seen one so pronounced before. Thoughts? Value?   |
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Have you looked here to see if it is listed ? http://cuds-on-coins.com/ldb4-1955d/I don't think they bring much of a premium. I've been collecting them for a couple of years and over a hundred different ones. They are more of a fun thing. Actually I never really looked into the value. Nice find Edited by 11997755
01/03/2017 7:51 pm
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Thanks 11997755, I wasn't aware of the Cuds on coins site. I believe it is this one:  |
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Nice BIE Dude.  The condition of the coin and availability affects the value of any variety or error. As the owner, only you can set the value. One about like yours sells on ebay for a couple of bucks. |
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That's awesome, thanks! :)
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I believe it is this one: I believe yours is a different one. Note that the top of yours is almost at the top of the "B" and almost flat. BIE's are not easy to attribute. It does get a lot easier with experience. |
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I'm not sure if I see that one listed. If you can get a closer, clearer image of the break, I'll try looking again.
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That is one fat I in BIE. Nice find.
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How about this one?  |
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I wasn't aware of the Cuds on coins Cuds are die breaks that include the rim - anything else are just from die chips/breaks!!
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Cuds on coins is the name of the website. The list several different types of errors including Cuds.
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Adding a 1957 BIE also...not as impressive as the 1936 P but it is still cool to find...  |
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That's a little shiny. What you want is a pic that shows how it actually looks when viewed up close. You should experiment with the lighting. Usually one light source (not too bright), striking the coin at an angle.
Your very first pic wasn't too bad, not quite clear enough. The camera has to be absolutely still when you snap it. It might be best to brace your arm when you take it. Good pics = Good answers.
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01/03/2017 9:08 pm
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You are right, I have been experimenting with BW/Sepia/Green/Blue/etc and adjusting the light source on my new optics but I just haven't found the right combination yet.
I apologize for the poor quality of the pictures; it's embarrassing when compared to some of the better skilled members pictures posted on this site.
Working on it...
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The pics came from 2 different optics, the fist is a Celestron that takes good pics (software is making the difference) but can't zoom in as well (10X - 150X).
The second is a 20X - 800X which zooms well but the software (CAMAPP) stinks.
Recommendations are welcome! :)
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I use an inexpensive little Coolpix. It is set on Macro with auto focus. It's not the camera, it's all about the lighting. I added some recommendations in my last reply.
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01/03/2017 9:19 pm
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