Are you sure the coin owner wanted a bright coin or wanted to get rid of the finger prints and the terminal toning above Ms. Liberty’s crown?
Beautiful coin, my favorite! Well struck. Bag marks would hold it at MS 64
The division line between 1 and 100 is shorter on the OP’s coin than on Jack’s. On Jack’s coin the line starts at the upper point of the 1. On the...
PCGS coin facts shows a period after each of the coins engravers initials. (V. D. B.) The quality of the pictures that are posted are poor but...
I did the opposite. I collected scrap newspapers and non ferrous metal for recycling. I used the proceeds to purchase Morgan’s and the occasional...
I’m surprised no one mentioned the raise of PM and the resulting silver fever.
Send it in Randy. Makes it easier for resale. BTW the rays are mesmerizing!
That’s coin porn!
Could the planchet have been damaged in an upset mill? Lamination separation then into the coining chamber. But with this damage wouldn’t the...
Grease filled dies are often mentioned when letters or other design features are missing. When this condition is seen look on the opposite side of...
All I got was a rock.
Just Wow
Thanks for the reference. Nice sight to further your knowledge
If the planchet was this thin won’t the strike be much weaker, and many other coins (from the same planchet) would have been minted.
Acid is my guess.
Best of luck and a speedy recovery!
What grade did Ed Wood give it?
BINGO!
Love the Remington shaver Cougars!
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