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Re: ID/Price help: What are these two coins I own?
#1 $8, $3, $2 1 falus, 2 falus, 4 falus in Good #2 In gold, this coin is listed as Rare and unpriced in KM. Not sure what this really is...I wouldn't expect the dies from a 'rare' coin to be this worn and reworked. What's the weight/diameter? -
Re: Contemporary Counterfeit 1860 Seated Quarter
THis piece was struck from false dies. -
Re: Removing the V.D.B.
RE: " The reverse dies had the VDB polished off the reverse die and then were put back into use to strike cents." This statement is completely false. All the VDB dies were pulled from service and destroyed. Secretary MacVeagh was paranoid about any negative publicity. -
Re: Why do people go so nuts over MS70 First Strikes v. MS 70 Regular?
No, there is not the same problem. If big premiums are paid for something I find meaningless, such as "Early Release" coins, then I will not buy them. But if others buy them, fully knowing what they are getting, then i have no problem with that. The problem arises when someone is induced to pay a premium for something that… -
Coin World: 2008-W with Reverse of 2007 ASE is a Subtype Not a Variety or Error
Editorial comment by Beth Deisher is the June 3rd Coin World discuses the classification of the 2008-W with Reverse of 2007 ASE. Considering established numismatic definitions for error, variety and die variety, the Coin World consensus is that altough technically the 2008-W Reverse of 2007 coins could be considered errors… -
Re: Photo of the James Stack Sr 1861-O Liberty $20
Diary of Elias R. Dufour — April 12, 1861 New Orleans Mint Fictional account based on the historical circumstances of the 1861‑O Confederate double eagle. I walked to the Mint this morning with the deliberate stride of a man who knows the world is changing and refuses to be carried along by it. The city trembles with… -
Re: Wisconsin Extra Leaf Statehood Quarters
It's clear you haven't read or paid attention to the previous posts. Let's take it step by step, using the arguments you seem to place some stock in. Point 1: The curved ridges are too much like leaves to be accidental. Rebuttal: This is entirely subjective. To many, they look nothing like leaves. I'm no botanist, but I'm… -
Re: Hunting for a 1921 Peace dollar
Complete nonsense. No connection whatever between one false terminology use and another. Further, that dies used for medal press proof pieces (intended for internal use, not distribution to collectors) is known for several coin series. This is similar to pattern Trade dollar dies used for circulation strikes once the exact… -
Re: honest seller auctioning fake half eagle, it looks so real!
The false dies used to strike counterfeits are made from genuine coins using a reduction lathe, electrical discharge machining, or a casting technique so a fake coin should look very much the same as a real coin (just a little less detail). The era of hand engraved dies have been over for many years. -
Summary Early - Bust Die Issues (retained cud, split die / broken die)
The below is information from previous threads but I thought I would try to consolidate and organize it to keep it together and possibly make it more readable. If you see something I messed up (or suggestion), then let me know. @Nysoto @BillJones @yosclimber thanks for the input and let me know if you want something…
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