Especially a low price , low resolution microscopes. There is even a medical name for it -pareidolia- It is very common among newer coin...
May I suggest that you consider ICG for grading as they have a reduction in cost for members here as one of their graders @Insider is a member...
I would also obtain a scale/balance that measures at least 3 digits after the decimal so you can round it off to 2 accurate numbers past the...
It is not "The 1972/72 DDO" I like Green suspect it is die deterioration doubling. If that is what FS-108 is., OK. Jim
This thread reminded me I was waiting for retirement before getting interested again on coins -buying -selling. I remembered putting some 2009...
Coin toning ./ Toning removal chemicals can be EXTREMELY dangerous. This is an interesting example from the old days Cyanides were commonly used...
Be aware that if you access any website they immediately add your address to their list. If they are what they claim, that's great, but if they...
Here is one of my 3L in PCGS holder. The front ( missing) leg and back one. Jim [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi Raymond Lee, The difficulty is helping is that your Scale or Balance , you are only giving a single number which would be grams, but the weight...
Dilute Nitric acid ( nasty stuff~know what you are doing for protection ) If you are a chemist, if not, try to find one who can help you. I do not...
I believe it is just machine doubling, so it is visible , but not worth anything , IMO.
A diffusing filter should help. Try a sheet of the the thinnest sheet of toilet tissue to see if it helps and if it does, there are photography...
Too much Tryptophan !!!
I agree with Collecting Nut, overuse of the dies causing movement of features on a coin to be moved generally from the center to the rim. Die...
Would be interesting to hear what Insider would say about the terms. @Insider
Sorry, If normal minting caused it to be bent, I would understand your stand, and there have been a few coins where the functioning dies have been...
OK, I am an old guy and not trying to be a snot, but please take a suggestion trying to help. Most pickers are trying to get good monetary income....
I believe ( from the photos ) that it is Die deterioration. Sorry
WWW.Usacoinbook.com has a good listing of coins as eBay and very easy access to information and pricing. Few scammers as too many coin people with...
Copper is most likely the most variable element as for color. Search "different colors of copper" ...as the environment the coin is in the color...
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