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Coin
Lingo information on Rare Coins |
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V-nickel
Common name for the Liberty Head five-cent coins struck
from 1883 through 1912. (The 1913 was struck clandestinely
and is not listed in Mint reports.)
variety
A coin of the same date and basic design as another but
with slight differences. PCGS recognizes all major varieties
while there are thousands of minor varieties, most of
which have significance only to specialists of the particular
series. After hubbed dies, introduced in the 1840s, varieties
are mainly variations in date and mintmark size and placement.
VDB
Short for 1909 VDB Lincoln Head cent. Controversy arose
over having a non-Mint engraver’s initials on a
coin, so Victor D. Brenner’s initials were removed.
This was likely a jealous complaint from the Chief Engraver
Charles Barber as the tiny B on the Barber series had
generated no outcry. This is a similar situation to the
complaint lodged, again probably by the Chief Engraver
of the time William Kneass, against the name-below-base
Gobrecht dollars. This overt signing was moved to a less
obvious position on the base of the rock of the Gobrecht
dollar while, in 1918, the VDB was returned to the Lincoln
Head cent albeit in a less conspicuous place on the slanted
area at the bottom of Lincoln’s shoulder.
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| Helpful
Tips when viewing Coin Images...
The image, or "scan",
of a rare coin should only be used as a reference point,
rather than a final decision maker when purchasing rare
coins. "No" digital image or scan will ever do
true justice to the natural beauty of a coin. A digital
camera or scanner, at this stage of technology, can never
reproduce the way a human eye views an object. As you move
a coin in the light, the surfaces change appearance depending
on the angle at which the light source is hitting the coin.
This effect is most obvious with very deep, proof coins.
In person this "mirrored" effect is quite dramatic
as you move the coin around. A two dimensional digital image
loses this reflective nature of a coin, not being able to
depict the mirrored qualities that your eye is able to perceive.
Keep in mind that nothing can compare to examining a coin
in person.
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At Albanese Rare Coins we strive to achieve the highest
quality images in order to assist you with a purchasing
decision; considering the balance between download times
and image quality. As always, you can be confident when
purchasing rare coins from us, as we "hand select"
every coin for its true beauty and eye appeal.
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