That is a classic example of a deteriorated die. The spreading of the peripheral devices towards the rim.
Ron can probably get a better image, but blown up further it looks like this [ATTACH]
There is no doubling only advanced die deterioration. And it wouldn't be an error if there was. You could get greater satisfaction from id'ing...
Good info for those not aware. I have been doing this for about 2 years now for images. Also, so the database page isn't too "busy", you can use...
I too wonder about intense blue. I have 30 of these 1982 Norwegian 100 Kroner in .925 Silver. 800,000 struck. They have always been kept together...
Probably due to it's low mintage 2 630 030
I don't collect them but I have 1. Never expected to come across one at a Spanish version of a yard sale so picked it up for 2 Euros [ATTACH]
They add up to $16.25
I have never used MS70 but others here have. Get some usage experience from them before you dip it.
The holder is Capital Plastics, they could be purchased for all types of coins or sets.
Acetone certainly won't harm it even though it will not remove toning
It looks good. If what is left on the coin is NOT organic, acetone will not do anything.
Looks like VAM 30 but I can't see the clashing under IN GOD. But I haven't been up long and need more coffee.
Fantastic, thanks for sharing
I see no die marker (die crack on lapel) and no signs in those images of what is quite a visible doubling of the 19 on the known example. This is...
As @Collecting Nut said, it is not worth the effort. The green is where the micro thin copper has reacted to atmospheric conditions, and the dark...
ENTRY POST Coin A is my choice, Roman Provincial (Antioch on Orontes): bronze Æ22 of Antoninus Pius, ca. 138-161 AD If the Spanish Postal Service...
There are so many of these nonsensical rhymes. Been 50 years since we used to chant them at break at school. See what I miss in this one, as much...
The collar is the 3rd die, creating the reeded edge and will wear and deteriorate just like the obv and rev dies do.
Now that you have read the excellent explanation above you can understand @eddiespin 's joke.
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