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 jimstar2009New Member
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I am new to the forum and coin collecting (6 months). I have found a 2000 wide AM, a 1982 no P dime, and over the weekend I pulled a 1980 ddo out of a bucket of change I been going through. I do not have the gear to take pics but if I can find some one to help then I will post them. Either way this is 100% the one. the coin is in 40-53 condition but has two black spots on the memorial. The obverse is very nice but has some slight damage on the bottom of the b in lib which takes away some of the doubling in that letter. Over all the coin has a very nice color (with the exception of the dark spots noted). When checking the die markers I do not see the heavy polishing noted in the details. Not sure if im just not seeing it or if this is an earlier die state. I would like to get some idea of estimated mintage or graded population of the coin. Also value estimates and would like to know if this is a popular variety. I cant seem to find much info any which way i google it. Also curious if it would be worth my while to have it graded and encapsulated any help will be appreciated.
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 eagamesExpert Member
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:25 pm |
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 coopExpert Member
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:45 pm |
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Welcome to Coppercoins Jimstar2009. I'll hang out the welcome sign for you:
Make sure the doubling is like the coin below. A lot of ones identified are machine doubling. (I've found one like it in the past and still don't have a real one) But check the LIBERTY to match to this image. Then you know that you really have one.
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jimstar2009New Member
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Thanks for the welcome and the reply. The coin matches the listing exactly. Very exciting for me. Can not wait to find some thing else. Great site keep up the good job.
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 GarryNExpert Member
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Location: Chicago
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:45 am |
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Wow, those are three significant finds for just starting out. You are at the right place at the right time, Jim, keep us informed...
Welcome.
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 KurtSSenior Member
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:44 am |
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I especially like the date on this DDO, because each digit shows some separation. Congrats on finding one!
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 BennieMember
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Location: Western Kentucky
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:35 pm |
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Congrats on your find! Sounds like you've had a great begining with your new hobby! Welcome to the forum!
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