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I've been collecting and studying coins most of my life. My favorite series are the Classic Head Gold/Silver/Copper.
Spent time dealing coins, took a break for 15 years (Kids) and now I'm back. Working on setting up new business (Time Capsule Coins) opening soon.
Spent time dealing coins, took a break for 15 years (Kids) and now I'm back. Working on setting up new business (Time Capsule Coins) opening soon.
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- Lives in Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- From Milwaukie, OR, USA
- Studied Computational Mathematics at San Jose StateClass of 2002
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- I've just acquired this 1896-S Barber Half Dollar NGC AG-3. Getting cracked out for my Dansco Album, only one hole left to fillI've just acquired this [coin:172ff4a1-54f8-11ef-9cee-060e37a4c43f]. Getting cracked out for my Dansco Album, only one hole left to fill1 Comments 0 Shares 307 Views
- I've just acquired this 1897-S Barber Half Dollar PCGS VG-8. Gonna get cracked out for my Dansco AlbumI've just acquired this [coin:f8e9df10-54f7-11ef-9cee-060e37a4c43f]. Gonna get cracked out for my Dansco Album0 Comments 0 Shares 289 Views
- Just picked up my first Half Dime. I'm going for PO1-XF mint sets from 1834-1839 to coinside with my quarter eagle die marriage set I'm working on. I'm hoping I don't get sucked into all the varieities from every denomination. I'll improve the set when I can.....the revers on this has seen better days.
Anyone know if this would grade with the old scratches on the reverse? It seems they forgive a lot more at this grade level, epecially when the scratches are old and toned over.Just picked up my first Half Dime. I'm going for PO1-XF mint sets from 1834-1839 to coinside with my quarter eagle die marriage set I'm working on. I'm hoping I don't get sucked into all the varieities from every denomination. I'll improve the set when I can.....the revers on this has seen better days. Anyone know if this would grade with the old scratches on the reverse? It seems they forgive a lot more at this grade level, epecially when the scratches are old and toned over.
7 Comments 0 Shares 1111 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- I had a story to tell about an LM-3 (over on that other forum, I hope this link works)... https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1097340/i-was-temporarily-the-proud-discoverer-of-a-new-capped-bust-half-dime-die-marriageI had a story to tell about an LM-3 (over on that other forum, I hope this link works)... https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1097340/i-was-temporarily-the-proud-discoverer-of-a-new-capped-bust-half-dime-die-marriage
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- It will grade, reverse AA on your coin appears to be an earlier die state shown by the die chip in the upright of N and lack of filling on the F. Late die states a cud forms @ CA in America. Welcome to the wonderful world of Capped Bust Half Dimes!It will grade, reverse AA on your coin appears to be an earlier die state shown by the die chip in the upright of N and lack of filling on the F. Late die states a cud forms @ CA in America. Welcome to the wonderful world of Capped Bust Half Dimes!
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- My second half dime (part of my budget set), picked up the same day as the previous. Might have a little PVC so it will get the acetone bath soon. Just one of those sets you love in any grade and any level of crustyness.
This seems to be the same obverse as LM-5 but at an earlier die state? Not quite as much cool stuff blowing up all over the place. Different reverse though so really weird this already blown up die would get transfered to yet another reverse.My second half dime (part of my budget set), picked up the same day as the previous. Might have a little PVC so it will get the acetone bath soon. Just one of those sets you love in any grade and any level of crustyness. This seems to be the same obverse as LM-5 but at an earlier die state? Not quite as much cool stuff blowing up all over the place. Different reverse though so really weird this already blown up die would get transfered to yet another reverse.
2 Comments 0 Shares 905 Views - I just picked this up at a show in Carmel. :)
I just picked this up at a show in Carmel. :)
5 Comments 0 Shares 1242 ViewsCommenting is disabled.- I hope I have one of these, but I don't know for sure. do to the reverse.I hope I have one of these, but I don't know for sure. do to the reverse.
- EasternIowaBrian Are you saying you collect the different die pairings and you are not sure if you have this one?
If you Google GR-x and the date for this series (example: GR-13 1838).....a link to PCGS photos of the dies that go with that variety show up.
I've seen this reverse with the die crack on GR-13 and GR-14.[EasternIowaBrian] Are you saying you collect the different die pairings and you are not sure if you have this one? If you Google GR-x and the date for this series (example: GR-13 1838).....a link to PCGS photos of the dies that go with that variety show up. I've seen this reverse with the die crack on GR-13 and GR-14.
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- For those struggling, take advantage of other resources like books on grading etc.... they do help out for the ones P01-AU. MS60+ the descriptions in the PCGS grading book help more than I thought because the photos in the book are useless in black and white and reduced to almost nothing. Just on that my accuracy and decision making is a lot better than I expected. Had to refer back to the book a few times but ultimately that was the difference of getting it right or within one grade.
Reading the books and then practicing on tools like this help solidify the knowledge and it makes going to coin shows and understanding what you are looking at so much more fun.For those struggling, take advantage of other resources like books on grading etc.... they do help out for the ones P01-AU. MS60+ the descriptions in the PCGS grading book help more than I thought because the photos in the book are useless in black and white and reduced to almost nothing. Just on that my accuracy and decision making is a lot better than I expected. Had to refer back to the book a few times but ultimately that was the difference of getting it right or within one grade. Reading the books and then practicing on tools like this help solidify the knowledge and it makes going to coin shows and understanding what you are looking at so much more fun.0 Comments 0 Shares 853 Views - I've just acquired this 1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar Reeded Edge NGC XF-40.I've just acquired this [coin:d2f266b6-b9b4-11ee-b2d1-060e37a4c43f].0 Comments 0 Shares 555 Views
- I've just added a set "BenKarr's 1835 Mint Set" (1835 Mint Set With Gold).I've just added a set [set:ba706ece-b09c-11ee-83ec-0660ea78a99b].0 Comments 0 Shares 562 Views
- I've just added a set "BenKarr's 1835 Mint Set" (1835 Mint Set). I wanted to do a older mint set and by chance I had the most pieces for this date and so it will get the work put in for a circulated set over the next year or so.I've just added a set [set:7492679a-b09c-11ee-a6ab-0660ea78a99b]. I wanted to do a older mint set and by chance I had the most pieces for this date and so it will get the work put in for a circulated set over the next year or so.0 Comments 0 Shares 592 Views
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