I always scan the coins and the details of the earth. This one looked funny. On a Type 2, the Eastern seaboard is suggested by an incused line rather than a build up of metal. Incusing is also what suggests the three islands off the coast of Florida which is why, in a later die state, there appears to be no islands at all. Additionally, the outline of the state of Florida appears almost triangular in the Type 2 while the other two do not.
Compare these 1972 Earth types reading Type 1 - Type 3 from left to right.
Another method of actually seeing the different types without owning a Type 2 is to compare the 40% Business strikes. A 1971-S = Type 1. A 1972-S = Type 2. A 1973-S = Type 3.
It is easy to see how a well worn Type 1 or Type 3 could be confused with an actual Type 2 so it is important to not only check for the islands but also to check the rest of the Earth.
This concludes todays lesson and BTW the mislabeled Type 2 will go back to PCGS to at least keep the pops clean.
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
When I first got into the hobby about six years ago I bought the silvers (raw)- here is the best of the bunch.
I also purchase these when I find them - I think the colors are outstanding. Some are more developed than others, of course. All reside in their Brown boxes.
Arrived on Saturday - purchased off of ebay.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. –John Adams, 1826
Nice Toners! The 74-s Silver Proof has a tendency to always tone like that given the right circumstances. Unfortunately, I hear that getting them through PCGS requires several attempts and a lot of groveling!
Here's one I bought from Gandyjai.
Another thing to look for on your IKEs is Strike Doubling. Its actually quite common and in some cases, very dramatic!
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
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I always scan the coins and the details of the earth. This one looked funny. On a Type 2, the Eastern seaboard is suggested by an incused line rather than a build up of metal. Incusing is also what suggests the three islands off the coast of Florida which is why, in a later die state, there appears to be no islands at all. Additionally, the outline of the state of Florida appears almost triangular in the Type 2 while the other two do not.
Compare these 1972 Earth types reading Type 1 - Type 3 from left to right.
Another method of actually seeing the different types without owning a Type 2 is to compare the 40% Business strikes.
A 1971-S = Type 1. A 1972-S = Type 2. A 1973-S = Type 3.
It is easy to see how a well worn Type 1 or Type 3 could be confused with an actual Type 2 so it is important to not only check for the islands but also to check the rest of the Earth.
This concludes todays lesson and BTW the mislabeled Type 2 will go back to PCGS to at least keep the pops clean.
The name is LEE!
I knew it would happen.
I also purchase these when I find them - I think the colors are outstanding. Some are more developed than others, of course. All reside in their Brown boxes.
Arrived on Saturday - purchased off of ebay.
–John Adams, 1826
Here's one I bought from Gandyjai.
Another thing to look for on your IKEs is Strike Doubling. Its actually quite common and in some cases, very dramatic!
The name is LEE!
Neat! I'll have to check mine.
linked in mt sig line!
Sent it into PCGS - learned it was machine doubling. This ike resides in a PCGS MS66 holder.
–John Adams, 1826
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I had chicken PKOK's when I was a kid......
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Closest to that I've found is this:
The name is LEE!