hasfam
04-27-2011, 03:15 AM
Here is a hypothetical question for anyone who attributes varieties.
Let's say someone posts a find they think is potentially a doubled die. Let's also assume the photos are clear and well focused.
There have been occassions when someone will recognize the potential but will say that it needs an in hand examination.
My 1st question is, what will an in hand examination reveal that the photo won't?
2nd, is it to see if the anomolies are a result of wear opposed to being created thru the hubbing process?
3rd, if that is the case, then what do you look for when you have it in hand to make that determination that you couldn't see in a photo?
I guess I was just thinking about all the times I would read in a thread that a coin needed to be seen in person to make a determination and what is it that makes the difference.
Thanks
Let's say someone posts a find they think is potentially a doubled die. Let's also assume the photos are clear and well focused.
There have been occassions when someone will recognize the potential but will say that it needs an in hand examination.
My 1st question is, what will an in hand examination reveal that the photo won't?
2nd, is it to see if the anomolies are a result of wear opposed to being created thru the hubbing process?
3rd, if that is the case, then what do you look for when you have it in hand to make that determination that you couldn't see in a photo?
I guess I was just thinking about all the times I would read in a thread that a coin needed to be seen in person to make a determination and what is it that makes the difference.
Thanks