Pulled out my Briggs. The obv. seems to best match the description of the proof die. The other dies (as described) don't seem to match the o.p....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] here is a chopmarked fake I bought years ago on eBay.
Well, I have to disagree with the first part of the post. Chopmarks show that the coin travelled to China on a sailing vessel, took part in...
here are a couple that are more to my liking: [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
I agree with Publius2, it's a niche market. I think most collectors with an interest in trade dollars like to have at least one chopmarked...
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I think there was some foreign matter, like wood, on or in the planchet. You can see some grain or fiber in it thanks to the excellent photos....
agree with 30. I think the large central disturbance on the rev is a "struck through."
I believe that the Japanese captured some of the silver from the Manila Mint (or salvaged from the bay?) and cast medals for their invading army...
CORRECTION: It is too late for me to edit 5 posts back, "answered my own question" The mintage for 1874-S dollars is about 2.5million, not over...
here is another 74-S, no dot, that shows rev. weakness similar to the subject coin(this one is AU58, so also allow for wear to the coin in...
I think it's likely pmd. a chip in the die would be filled in, creating a larger raised defect, wouldn't it? On the other hand, damage to the...
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I notice this one has no period after FINE. Anybody know if that is a known variation? Over 5 million minted so maybe? If there is some...
I call this one a "near miss" CirCam. apologies if I may have posted it before. [IMG][IMG]
Agree, huge bummer. I think that the show itself could be managed to minimize virus transmission, but the big risk is in all the human contact...
and a proof walker: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have had no luck using axial lighting on slabbed coins. In my limited experience photographing proofs, I have placed a milky white plastic...
does anyone have experience with the self adhesive 2x2 holders, such as from Lighthouse? I guess my concern would be whether there is off...
I expect that the post Thanksgiving case surge will cause most winter shows to be cancelled.
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