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    What should I do if I think I have a discovery piece?

    Hey all!

    Just poring through my rolls of coins, found something interesting. I have what looks like clear doubling, split serifs, all the hallmarks of a DDR...but it's not listed in tthe CONECA Master Listings. I'm hoping it's a discovery piece - what is the best way to find out?

    I know James Wiles has an attribution service in tandem with ANACS - would it be best to send the coin to him? Are there people who are better for certain series? (It's a Mercury Dime.)

    (BTW - in case you were wondering, I do know what machine doubling looks like, and this is definitely not that. Clear as day.)

    Thanks everyone!
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    Looks like CONECA and James Wiles are good places to start. Emails have been sent...(I knew about Mr. Wiles, should have thought to check CONECA, but in effect they list Mr. Wiles as a point of contact.)

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      Originally posted by stldanceartist View Post
      Hey all!

      Just poring through my rolls of coins, found something interesting. I have what looks like clear doubling, split serifs, all the hallmarks of a DDR...but it's not listed in tthe CONECA Master Listings. I'm hoping it's a discovery piece - what is the best way to find out?

      I know James Wiles has an attribution service in tandem with ANACS - would it be best to send the coin to him? Are there people who are better for certain series? (It's a Mercury Dime.)

      (BTW - in case you were wondering, I do know what machine doubling looks like, and this is definitely not that. Clear as day.)

      Thanks everyone!
      Well you could show us a photo of this mystery coin and I bet someone could tell you what it is.

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      • #4
        Well, the original question is a bit moot after two weeks with no replies. The coin was sent to Mr. Wiles and it is confirmed as a discovery piece. It is currently at ANACS being encapsulated.

        Is this forum usually this dead, or did I just not ask my question nicely enough?

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        • #5
          I actually overlooked your post and I am sorry for that. Since all went according to plan, congratulations on your discovery piece.

          BJ Neff
          Member of: ANA, CCC, CONECA, Fly-in-club, FUN, NLG & T.E.V.E.C.

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