Full Band Mercury ?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mojavedave, Jun 14, 2015.

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  1. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Reverse looks strange, may be a fake or it's been dipped too many times. Can't get over that weird nose gap. I don't think it's real, that's my vote.

    Well now that I've enlarged the pics, it looks real. :D That said, the surface looks like it been dipped from here to China. :happy:
     
    fretboard, Jun 14, 2015
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It is indeed. And it is a well known anomaly, sometimes referred to as the "broken nose". Parts of throat are also missing on some examples.

    But is it Full Bands ? That depends on who you ask and what set of definitions they choose to use. PCGS only uses the center band to make the determination, NGC uses all 3 bands to decide. Using NGC's definition, I'd have to say no it is not.

    And no, it is not even close to MS. Nor do I see any signs of harsh cleaning.
     
    GDJMSP, Jun 15, 2015
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  4. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Thanks Doug. I appreciate your response.
     
    Mojavedave, Jun 15, 2015
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  5. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    So Doug what about the lips on this one,sort of reminds me of the 88 hot lips Morgan ?
     
    Paddy54, Jun 15, 2015
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I think all you're seeing are peculiarities of this specific coin (the OP's coin) due to contact marks on the lips.

    Here is the most extreme example I could find -

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    And when you compare it with a '19-S where the detail hasn't been polished away, I don't see any differences in the lips.

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    GDJMSP, Jun 15, 2015
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  7. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Doug, I must admit never have seen this type of variety before. I wouldn't mind having one for my collection . It's very different type of error.
     
    Paddy54, Jun 15, 2015
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  8. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Dave doing a little research today your coin value around $100-125 I say.
    But this one on e bay is a lot cheaper item number 121674712204 :)
     
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    Paddy54, Jun 15, 2015
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  9. GDJMSP

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    GDJMSP, Jun 16, 2015
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  10. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Yeah Doug 1919 seems to To have the most but did find Other dates also. Thanks again for the links .
     
    Paddy54, Jun 16, 2015
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  11. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Yes Paddy, that's the coin I am talking about. Please don't out bid me.

    Dave
     
    Mojavedave, Jun 16, 2015
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  12. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Not in the race no worries .
     
    Paddy54, Jun 16, 2015
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  13. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    THANKS
     
    Mojavedave, Jun 16, 2015
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  14. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Np
     
    Paddy54, Jun 16, 2015
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