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When you see something like that you should ask yourself "...how could this happen during the minting process?"
Very nice CN. I found some nice ones back in the 40's & 50's. It is a real charge when you find one that nice.
It came out of the ground that way. I found it during the cleaning process. I guessed that this coin was chosen because of the orientation,...
Here is a Maximianus that someone made into a pendant way back then. [ATTACH]
Way to go CN
Better link Lincoln Cent Interior Die Break & Die Chips; 1909 – 1958 : Cuds on Coins
Take a look at this. It is close. http://cuds-on-coins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/53_118oc.jpg
I would check it against VAM and see if it matches one.
I couldn't find any VAM relationships with these cracks.
Not much on the reverse. It seems to be a weak strike with a very worn die. [ATTACH]
Looking at my Peace dollars tonight I found a 1922-S with several long die cracks on the obverse. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I personally feel that extreme bands of toning are damage. Just my opinion.
I feel the same way about buying individual coins to fill holes.
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@The Half Dime Thanks for the comments. I don't recall finding an SLQ in change since I left High School in 1961. I spent 5 years in military...
I have never had any of mine graded. Here is one I found in change back in the 50's. I think I will check it against the guide stated above....
This album isn't worth throwing in the recycle bin. But, it represents my life of collecting. I started it back in the 40's, As you can see it is...
Here is one of my most interesting Mint Marks. 1879 CC/CC. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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