View Full Version : 1970D 1MM-003 (i think) w/qiestions
dbrablec
05-08-2012, 10:15 AM
here is a coin which i believe to be the 1MM-003 as listed at coppercoins site. there are no matching additional die markers. the questions basically are 1) does anyone else think this is the 1MM-003, and 2) how does one determine if the die state is earlier or later, and therefore account for the missing die markers? i posted the same coin and questions on a different forum and go no responses.
Overlay doesn't match 003. Your coin is further SE of the mint mark location for the 003.
dbrablec
05-08-2012, 12:50 PM
so is this even a RPM?
willbrooks
05-08-2012, 01:40 PM
I will use my very limited knowledge to try to help you a little bit with your question about the markers and die stage. As I understand it: It can be very tricky to determine if a die stage is earlier or later just because a marker is missing. Obviously, as a die gets older, it is more prone to develop scratches, chips, gouges, etc. However, if you don't see a particular marker, it doesn't necessarily mean you are looking at an earlier die stage, because these things can also be polished away and disappear again in later stages. The die stages are determined by experts by looking at signs of deterioration, die flow, and other mysterious things I can only hope to someday understand. I am sorry I can't say more, and hope what I said is generally correct and helpful.
so is this even a RPM?
Hard to say without a closer look. A contact mark can change a coin real fast.
coppercoins
05-09-2012, 03:21 AM
No question the coin is an RPM. I can see that easily in the images. I do think this one could be a new one - possibility is there.
dbrablec
05-09-2012, 04:55 AM
is there any interest in having me send it to you - for attribution?
mustbebob
05-09-2012, 02:57 PM
If Chuck doesn't have time for it, then I will have a look at it and add it to coppercoins if need be. PM me if you are interested.
jcuve
05-09-2012, 03:26 PM
Nice (probably tilted) RPM find and good luck with the listing.
dbrablec
05-11-2012, 02:25 PM
i am interested in sending this in to be attributed. i have tried twice to PM mr. piazza. i cant tell if the PM is being sent or not. please let me know how to go about sending this coin in to you. thanks . dan brablec
mustbebob
05-11-2012, 04:44 PM
Dan, I have not received any PMs from you. I will try to send one to you, and you can reply to it so we can get this going...OK??