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Hey JoesterVT I am a new collector too so don't worry. I agree with the other posts and you should just buy a book or 2 to find most of the answers to your questions. You can search the web too and get tons of information. But ask questions here too because there are some very bright people here who will give you a lifetime of information. Good luck and have fun.
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I think it's good that you came here to get informed rather than just dump them somewhere at a fraction of their potential value. Please, keep asking questions. As mentioned before  to CCF, and remember, if possible,  because we like to  . |
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A double d die is one where letters or other design features are doubled. There are a few different kinds, and some are worth a higher premium than others. A very dramatic one is the 1955 Doubled Die, but there are others out there, too. There are other things that may look like doubling but are not, which is where good pictures will help so we can see if you post a question on it  There are also repunched dates and repunched mint marks. Don't get overwhelmed with all this, take it one step at a time by first getting that Red Book. As you learn more about the coins, you'll start seeing things you missed on *your* coins. It's all about learning what to look for, and having fun doing it  Over on the left menu is a link to the Glossary ( http://www.coincommunity.com/dictionary/ ) - excellent place to go through for all the terms and acronyms. Another good item to get would be a loupe or a small magnifier to help you see details. Doesn't have to be an expensive one to start off with, but it can cause eye strain if you go the *super*-cheap route. Here's a picture of the 1955 DDO (Doubled Die Obverse) (a DDR would be a Doubled Die Reverse):  Good luck, and have fun, and definitely post any questions you have. |
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Thanks to all....I did pick up a book from my library....its a 2009 book, but it'll do for now. I've sifted through everything with my untrained eye. Most of the coins have little value really. I did find a 1909 VDB, but its not the rarer mint mark and its condition is not much better than "good" I'd imagine....I have a couple hundred wheat cents, about 40 or so silver quarters dating back to the 30s, and about that many dimes and nickels from the same period. I do have a dozen or so Mercury dimes, but again the condition on most isn't much better than good I'd guess. I'll post up some pics maybe tomorrow for some second opinions as to condition, but I don't think I have any REAL collectible coins...lol. Thanks again.... |
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Well now, you could be wrong there.. to many of us fanatics, any coin is collectible  (Well, ok, if it's bent, holed, dremeled, drilled, acid-treated, stomped on, runnnnned over, backed over and runnnned over again, it might not be worthy... ) |
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thanks for the picture of the 55 DD I was wondering what that one looked like
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I have a 1955 and it is only doubled on the last 5. I believe they call this a poormans double die.
Good name for it EH ( I'm Canadian )
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Joester,dont feel bad I am still using a 2008 Red Book,,and I post the most awfull stuff you have seen,,and they have not kicked me off yet,,welcome |
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Welcome to Coin Community, I am pretty new here my self. I have been collecting for about 2 years now and I am still learning. The best advice I can give is when you find something do a post about it with pictures and ask questions. The only dumb question in my opinion is the one that isn't asked. Its like anything new you have to learn the language of it and the does take some time and study. That's ok because all of us at one time was new to coin collecting. What is so great about it, is there are so many different ways to collect coins.
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 You have a real valuable asset at your fingertips through this forum. You have access to knowledge that a lot of members here took a lifetime to learn, the hard way, without access to "right now" info. |
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You may never know that you may have a variety with one or more in that stash you have there. I would look at it again after a while. Google what sort of varieties are there for each series, you'd be surprise that some can worth more a lot than the norm.
Good luck in your search.
Oh yeah! Welcome to the world best coin forum!
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What does VDB stand for? I didn't see an accurate answer to this and you may have already figured this out but the initials stand for the Lincoln Cent's designer, Victor David Brenner. Here's a little Lincoln Cent early history: Quote:The Lincoln coin is a cent coin (1/100 of a dollar) that has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. The obverse or heads side was designed by Victor David Brenner, as was the original reverse. In January 1909, the Mint engaged Brenner to design a cent depicting the late President Abraham Lincoln. Brenner's design was eventually approved, and the new coins were issued to great public interest on August 2, 1909, the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Brenner's initials (VDB), on the reverse at its base, were deemed too prominent once the coins were issued, and were removed within days of the release. The coins that were released bearing the initials VDB are the rarest of any of the Lincoln cents and fetch a high price among coin collectors. The initials were restored, this time smaller, on Lincoln's shoulder, in 1918. Brenner's reverse was replaced in 1959 by a depiction of the Lincoln Memorial designed by Frank Gasparro. and to the Forum! and Feel free to ask as many questions as you want! |
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