Ok, so what I'm trying to show here is the rotation on this coin. It appears to be a die rotation error, to the tune of about 190 or 200 degrees. In other words, inverted, and a little further off. Would this go better certified, or just straight to ebay?
The gouges in the back make me wonder if it would certify anything other than details. However, cool coin.
It might not even grade AU, and I think you might lose money if you wanted to submit it for grading. I can't really tell from your photos how much the rotation is. Why don't you put it in a 2x2 with the mylar window, and use three staples at about 10, 2 & 6 o'clock so we (and potential buyers) can approximate the degree of rotation. Chris
Jim T, How does the coin sound when dropped? If it has a hollow, thud like sound, it could be a magician's coin from a trick known as Scotch and Soda. If it "rings" like a regular clad half, then nice find on the die rotation. If it does sound flat or hollow, you really have to bang/smack it on a hard surface, and it'll come apart. I have found a few of these roll hunting, and they are cool. Usually there is either a British large cent or Mexican coin on the inside. The gouges and the look of the reverse rim make me think it might be a trick coin....
