@yosclimber said:
Here's one that stumped at least one forum member -
he was looking for a coin with a moose on it, then asked if this was a U.S. Coin!
@Omegaraptor said:
Proof reverse used exclusively on 1968-S?
As a proof, yes - in the proof quarter series, RDV-007 was used only on some 1968-S. However, it was also used on some 1969-D, 1970 and 1970-D business strikes.
Yep. I didn’t expect that one to be so easy, I thought it would take a little while to find the shallow N variety on the reverse but I totally blanked about MPL diagnostics for a second lol.
Try this…
Edit: this one is actually impossible as the design was adopted. It was bound to happen eventually where I would do this. If you would like to guess, a hint is that the variety is on coins of different decades.
@moursund said:
You guys are too good.
Here's an easier one for duffers like me:
Name the coin!
That would be the 1955 Lincoln Cent doubled Die Obverse! Too easy! But easy is ok.....I need to start with the basics. My thread quickly went PHD level above with the post by @ErrorsOnCoins
A genuine 55 or Chinese counterfeit.
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@Coinscratch said:
I am humbled, here's a piece of cake.
That one may be the toughest yet. 1951-S? I could not find any unique design varieties for Franklins so I could only match this to be a 1949 or 51. Only the 51 had some DDRs and although I could not match them I could not find any other better RPM matches. This coin is a mystery!
@FlyingAl You got it right the first time. I did not realize there are four different S/S Franklin‘s until after I posted this and then looked.
Like a Robo call I feel like asking you if this is a computer Im speaking too.
Ah that would be an L not an I. It’s just the font that makes it hard to see. Although USAF does have some pretty cool artificial intelligence in their jets nowadays. @grumby1234 I have no idea which date that is, I can’t find a design variety or mint mark style that narrows it down to one year. Does it happen to be a DDR or something I’m missing?
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@FlyingAl 1861-S $20 Paquet reverse
1972 T2 dollar- cherry picked one of these out of circulation. Graded 64, was a great day lol.
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The Paquet was a bit too easy I think lol. I’ll have to find a harder one.
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Try this one…
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@FlyingAl 1964 d 25c Type C reverse
Yep that’s it I’m about out of ideas without going to patterns at this point lol
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@FlyingAl Will be impressed if you know this one...
I want to say a 1968 S proof?
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Yep RDV-006 it’s got the doubling on the Q.
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Okay, I'm impressed!
Here's one that stumped at least one forum member -
he was looking for a coin with a moose on it, then asked if this was a U.S. Coin!
Not quite.
It's RDV-007. Both RDV-006 and RDV-007 have doubling on the Q and both can be found on 1968-S 25c proofs.
Thanks! Let’s try this one- it’s going to be tough!
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Proof reverse used exclusively on 1968-S?
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Love the color on that Maine commemorative!
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As a proof, yes - in the proof quarter series, RDV-007 was used only on some 1968-S. However, it was also used on some 1969-D, 1970 and 1970-D business strikes.
It is indeed 007! It was the strong upper serif on the second U in UNUM that got me, but the M is definitely a match to RDV-007.
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Given that dot next to the left wheat ear, I'm going to say 1909 1c proof.
Yep. I didn’t expect that one to be so easy, I thought it would take a little while to find the shallow N variety on the reverse but I totally blanked about MPL diagnostics for a second lol.
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OK, the answer for this one is not in the Red Book.
1872-S Micro S Half Dime. V-4. Real obscure one! Had to go into the Newman Numismatic Valentine picture guide.
I look at a LOT of Seated coins.
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Wow... You guys are good!!!! Great thread and the competition is fierce.... Cheers, RickO
Is it a 46S DDR rev -002
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Here's another:
I'm sorry - it is not.
@jedm 1858 1c
Looks like a 1946-S 10c MMS-001 to me.
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Correct!
Try this…
Edit: this one is actually impossible as the design was adopted. It was bound to happen eventually where I would do this. If you would like to guess, a hint is that the variety is on coins of different decades.
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@FlyingAl I can tell it's 1970 10c FS-901 because I matched it to the TrueView on CoinFacts.
That being said, RDV-002 was used on business strikes from 1969-1980, so you probably could not nail this one down to 1970 without the TrueView.
Edit: I agree with your edit.
Yes that’s it. I forgot to check that it was not used later on and it came back to bite me lol. Good work finding the TrueView though!
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Anyone want to give it a shot? It's a short series, so hopefully it's not too difficult...
I’ve got it but I think I’ll let someone else get this one.
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Fantastically entertaining thread!
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1999P SBA proof
Correct! I thought I might get someone to slip up and say 1999-S out of habit, but you got it right.
Alright let’s try this one
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A genuine 55 or Chinese counterfeit.
I am humbled, here's a piece of cake.
That one may be the toughest yet. 1951-S? I could not find any unique design varieties for Franklins so I could only match this to be a 1949 or 51. Only the 51 had some DDRs and although I could not match them I could not find any other better RPM matches. This coin is a mystery!
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@FlyingAl You got it right the first time. I did not realize there are four different S/S Franklin‘s until after I posted this and then looked.
Like a Robo call I feel like asking you if this is a computer Im speaking too.
1936 25c proof.
@Coinscratch Nope definitely not a computer lol. @IkesT, yep that's it.
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Cool then I won’t hang up. A handle like Flying artificial intelligence coupled with the quick accurate answers, very impressive. I had to be sure.
Ah that would be an L not an I. It’s just the font that makes it hard to see. Although USAF does have some pretty cool artificial intelligence in their jets nowadays. @grumby1234 I have no idea which date that is, I can’t find a design variety or mint mark style that narrows it down to one year. Does it happen to be a DDR or something I’m missing?
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Looks like fun ... here's one
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