Hello all,
The photos below are obv and rev of a PCGS MS64 1987 American Silver Eagle. The whole front of Liberty, and the center and lower portion of the shield (rev) were not struck up. You can't tell from the photo very well, but the "flat" areas are highly reflective (not rough or dull) as though polished (raw plachet-like).
Many local dealers have looked at this coin, and at first said "weak strike", but when they see all other devices struck up strongly they retract. Some said "struck through grease", but retracted as they never saw one with BOTH sides effected, and normally it is cloudy, not shiny. Favorite explanation is a bad planchet - probably light (not enough metal to fully form the die).
Hint: I have 2 of these identical - both PCGS MS64 slabs.
Any help as to 1) have any of these ever surfaced before, and 2) what might possible causes be.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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