Both seem normal to me . The top coin like Doug said is from a late die state , where the die develops more flow lines as it ages , causing what...
I'm on the border with XF-45/AU-50 . Very nice coin .
A soft strike , but still a beautiful coin , with clean fields . MS-62 .
I'd say NT . Too bad about the flood . I know from experience what a PITA they can be .
I'd take Desert Gems advice as he is a chemist . Best of luck to you . Also never rub a coin with anything , especially proofs .
I agree with Camaro , keep it as is and put the Overton # in the title of the description . Why spend all the time and money as it will only add...
Great collection you inherited , you should buy a book on US notes and have fun .
I agree with Chris , also it sure doesn't look like gold to me . It is probably some base metal but still interesting .
Thanks Doc .
Say it ain't so . Sniff Sniff . :)
Doc , could you tell me where you're seeing this , like top pic 4th groove from the left , etc . As my eyes are terrible . But I must say they are...
When did PCGS start using Counterfeit , instead of Questionable Authenticity , or whatever they used . Or is it NGC that uses that ?
Great link , I never knew they were monetized . Thanks .
I wonder if this applies to Trade dollars since they were demonetized .
Thanks for the laugh today !!!!! :)
There's usually tooling marks on the Mid East fakes , I have a raw '14-D that I'm going to send in that I've had for over 35 years , but the Mid...
Nice looking Proof set , wish it was a '53 though .
Nah! I never look a gift horse in the eye ......... well maybe this time I will . OUCH!!!!! I can't believe I said that . Now I have to go throw...
Looks like a loose contact lens .
Maybe not . Wonder how high it would go ?
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