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Great example of a cracked planchet on a gold coin, and from the Dahlonega Mint! It needs to be re-submitted to be designated as a: Mint Error Cracked Planchet It has no business being in a net grade… (View Post)

I purchased this from Fred and sold it to a customer. (View Post)

Thanks! Yes you are correct. It could be a die trial set up piece, a deliberate ‘mint error’ or possibly struck on a half cent planchet. Fascinating piece! (View Post)

‘Midnight Minters’ have been around since the U.S. Mint opened in Philadelphia. This 1795 Dollar that I sold is most likely mint sport. https://mikebyers.com/44551874.html (View Post)

In-hand and without a glass, but under lighting, it has a different look, a different fabric (referring to the surface). It’s not Matte, it’s not Roman, It’s not the surface of a regular issued Saint… (View Post)