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I don't see any DDO on the coin. There is a little die deterioration doubling, but minor. To help you out, here is a great thread from another site, with links to very educational info on differ… (View Post)

Die polishing wouldn't remove part of the serifs. The deep, incuse design of the letters or digits in the working dies wouldn't be affected. The shallow designs, such as waves in front of t… (View Post)

For 1953, the SF variety has straight-sided flares on the I's. The NSF has flared ends on the I's. Just look at the individual pics here: http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?cana… (View Post)

ALL 1949 nickels were no-chrome. They were all 100% nickel. There also was none of the SF and NSF differences for the year (which were due to die polishing. The SF & NSF varieties are only applic… (View Post)

I have cleaned some ancients in the past, but have neither time nor patience. Olive oil soaks DO help soften the encrustation, but it really depends on where, physically, the coin was buried and in w… (View Post)