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Pillar of the Community
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OK I see a beat up coin, where's the DDR? |
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Pretty funny Chris. Just got the draw you a picture reference...just wrong but funny! I was leaning toward PMD.  |
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Umm, yeah...as I expected, the coin is completely normal.
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bobby131313 thank you for taking the pictures for me. You can send the coin back to me now. Again I really appreciated you doing this for me.
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There is just one thing I wanted to state on here. You can clearly see the hand is doubled on here. Plus he has an extra finger. My only assumption the reason the windows didnt pop up on the photo is because the windows and pieces of windows are outdented instead of indented. Everybody kept saying they are just scratches. But you can clearly see in the photo theres no scratches where the windows appear. On page 4 you can see some of the stuff doubled that I circled. Until you pick up a normal LP3 no one is really going to know what they are looking at.
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Cud Wild, I think you need to understand something- when you can clearly see an anomaly, EVERYONE can clearly see it. The secret to finding new die varieties isn't a 500X loupe, it's knowing what to look for and what you're looking at. I'm no knocking you at all- in fact I love your enthusiasm. But, a couple of reference books are going to teach you far more (if they're read) than what a hundred opinions of varying experience on this forum will. And I'm saying this to encourage you- You're addicted, that's the first requirement- but SELF-EDUCATION is the next requirement if you want to learn and understand. I think you've reached a point where people's answers and responses are only going to cause more frustration. Please, buy yourself a book- WAIT- PM ME- I'll buy you an excellent book and have it shipped to you. I mean it- I think if you study a little, you're going to be happy you did, and you'll be able to surprise the heck out of all of us with an incredible find. But first, you need to know what to look for and what to recognize. Would you allow me to help you grow in your education and understanding? Please PM me.
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I would appreciate that liveandie. I would be honored if you picked out a good die variety book for me. I dont own a single die variety book. The only books I have are the basics of coins. I just want an explanation on the hand? Why does the hand look like that? Then the pictures on page 4 explain the doubling thats all I'm asking. Instead I keep getting answers stating they see nothing.
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Cud- I ordered you a copy of "Strike it Rich with Pocket Change" By Ken Potter and Brian Allen. This book is an ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone cherrypicking out of circulation. The book covers all denominations that commonly circulate, from cents to dollars. In addition to some fantastic varieties not listed in any other reference or website, the book also contains very valuable information which will help to differentiate between what is and what isn't collectible. I've said it before and I'm eager to say it again- I've never lost money on a die variety reference book. Nor will anyone else. This and many other worthwhile books can be found at http://koinpro.tripod.com/Does this sound like an advertisement? IT'S NOT. This is a desperate plea for everyone who is relatively new to our hobby to PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF. A good reference can teach you far more than the "opinions" of others. Everything in our hobby is black and white, it either IS or ISN'T. No maybes. Having a firmer grasp on what one is looking for, and therefore what you're not looking for will save everyone on the forum time and frustration. |
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Liveanddievarieties, As an independent observer, I just want to take this opportunity to commend you! You have been a valuable and excellent addition to this site since you joined! Your offer to Cud Wild was over the top and it warms my heart to see that such good will still exists in this crazy world. Good luck with the book Cud Wild, I guarantee that it will help you make even more cool discoveries and don't be afraid to post them here when you find them - ha ha. |
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This is a desperate plea for everyone who is relatively new to our hobby to PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF. A good reference can teach you far more than the "opinions" of others.  Most collectors should spend at least 5% of their coin budget on reference books to build up a numismatic library. I am not talking about just buying a RedBook and thats enough, get books to the series that you are interested in. If you are a roll hunter, there are books written just for you(Ken Potter's book a couple posts up is a great example). Most new collectors get the glassy eyed look when told they really need to spend some money on books as well when all they want to do is buy new coins. Yes, it cuts into your collecting budget but knowledge can and will keep you from making mistakes. It is not a cheap undertaking but the knowledge that results from it will not be gained in any other way(unless Q. David Bowers happens to be your uncle or something  ) |
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