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The similarity is quite pronounced- just as it also is between Weinman's Walking Liberty and the French "Sower" (Semeuse) design.
What 5d’s said. At least you got a nice coin. We’ve all been there.
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The minute flow lines in the metal create luster. When that metal is distributed differently across a coin’s surface (by being struck into...
I might go for a large planchet one day.
Maybe I’ll cool my jets, then. Thanks to those who provided analysis.
I was admiring this one (5 grade points lower and $1,000 more) when my best numismatic friend offered me the one above.
Would you, if you had $3,500 of my money to spend? https://www.pcgs.com/cert/36626311 [ATTACH] PCGS priceguide says $5,000. This exact coin...
Indeed, that has nice toning. Nice strike, too. I used to own another with nice toning, but it was lower grade than the one in the OP above.
Because it was a pattern, not a regular issue.
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