1961 50 cent question

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Lewis H Wilkerson, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. Lewis H Wilkerson

    Lewis H Wilkerson New Member

    I am trying to determine what this is e exaclty. It appears parta of tha letter is raises. Between some letters( I &B) its filled.
    I appreciate all the help.
     

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  3. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I am afraid that somebody has taken a wire wheel to that poor coin. What you are seeing as raised areas between letters is likely where the metal was moved on the surface of the coin when it was subjected to the force of a wire wheel.
     
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  4. Lewis H Wilkerson

    Lewis H Wilkerson New Member

    Ive had this coin for 28 years. I worked at a gas and scrubbled it with a brillo pad. Dumb i kmow, but I was 19. At the station, the guy broke some of these from mint packs. Ive thrown them around for the last 28 years. I dont think its ever been on a a wire wheel prior to me and i didn't. . The raised portions are on the I, U M edges . Filled between the I and B.
     
  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I think he meant that something like a wire-wheel brush or Dremel tool was used to improperly clean it. It would create the same appearance as a Brillo9 pad.

    Chris
     
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's damaged. Welcome to CT.
     
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  7. VistaCruiser69

    VistaCruiser69 Well-Known Member

    Scrubbed it with a brillo pad? Ouch!
     
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  8. Lewis H Wilkerson

    Lewis H Wilkerson New Member

    Right? I was a kid. I dont think i did damage like that, though. I trust you guys opinion.
    Here are a few at an angle. Notice the s as well. Again, thanks
     

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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Silver value $6.74
     
  10. Prez2

    Prez2 Well-Known Member

    Brillo conditioned. New variety? Just kidding.
     
  11. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Guess you learned about scrubbing a coin. File it away as experience!
     
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