Thanks for the insight. I agree. I looked around the bay, and almost every coin is cracked die or weak strike...I never realized.
Thanks again, great help. Its not listed on these sites. But, a closer look this morn., Reveals the die crack starts at the E in STATES. And the...
Thanks for the great link. I do see what you mean. I think it is a retained cud. but the crack hasn't progressed all the way around, to the other...
It does look similar to this. Not the best with a camera, but heres a better pic [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks, great info to know.
Under high mag. it appears the die crack runs all the way across the top of the letters. ending at the I in AMERICA..
Looking at the area you mention under high magnification. It does appear to be a real fine, raised die crack also
The R and I in AMERICA are connected at the bottom also
Thanks, Yes I noticed that as well. one leg of the M is almost missing. and the U and M of UNUM, appear connected at the top of the letters...
I agree. Would be great
Hi All, Been looking at some of my better grade v nickles, and came across this one in my collection. It looks like a cracked die, at 2 oclock on...
I,ve heard an acetone soak may work if their not too bad
Yes, but at least its arrested. and wont grow anymore. Take that verdigris!
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I,m a believer in Verdicare. It works great. Here's a pic of one of my classic head cents. It had the verdigris...
nope its obviously a counterfeit, with the die/mold engraved with the arrow... but I,m no pro. so take my post as an amateurish , joker...just...
Very nice, those gals are great. thanks for the info.
Just jokin... after all...counterfeits are another realm of collectors... and do demand enormous sums
That's a great example of counterfeit,or?. Arrow through the neck variety? I want one.
can you give me a name for this one? par excellent
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