The smokie Linkie Pinnie?
I don't think it's a fake, but I wonder if the mark across the neck is a scratch, that was tooled in the middle to smooth it out, and the coin...
My guess, before I saw the grade was 63. On the fence about PL.
To the unknown collector who bought these coins originally.. presumably raw... Good eye sir!!
3x 66? Is that a trifecta or what??
some members know how to do this, but I don't. Others have made YouTube videos, then posted a link.
for comparison, here is my VF35 (note the same obv. die, double punched T) [IMG][IMG]
Wow, nice coin! Certainly AU details from the photos, and if it has the luster...!!!
My mother was there for the celebration, and saw John Philip Sousa conduct the Marine Band in the Stars and Stripes Forever. She passed away last...
I am assuming it is a "white" coin ie little or no toning, correct? If so I think it's been dipped and had the original skin removed. Some of...
It doesn't look like any of the examples in the Fivaz book, although that is not an exhaustive list. The coin itself looks ok to me, I don't see...
The coin in the OP is showing post-mintage damage, no ifs, ands, or buts. Makes more sense to spend it than send it in for a grading opinion,...
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Nice gold! Thanks for posting them.
eventually, PVC forms acid that etches the surface of silver coins. So maybe this coin was in some kind of a pvc holder that had ridges...
Nice Beijing mint frost!
some really nice bust coins here! I have a couple to show: [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
I really like them mid grade with original surfaces. Most of mine are here: https://collectivecoin.com/kaz/ZEJhEH1lhoIKWYYN6QFK
Cool! I've never seen a holder made to accommodate both of the 42 nickels.
This might help: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-do-you-spot-fake-trade-dollars-anyway.63695/
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