SO, yes, it is a vertically misaligned die. one of the pick ups is a tapered looking coin. In this case the right side of the coin is paper thin...
It was Facetious.
A dime from the coin star today. The obverse is slightly larger than the obv. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here are a few shots of the opposite third sides....
And you don't want to be the one holding the torch.
Those are awesome!
It looks descent for an MS coin, Just not even a PL IMO. At $300 you would be in there at a PCGS AU55 Price point.
Spooning will loosen the plating to the point it will flake off.
The coins were struck in a Matte finish according to the Red Book. ICG may have just called it a Satin Finish. This one sold in 22 it has nearly...
That sucks.
It looks like a VAM-3, Be leary about the Gem+++. It could grade a 63 or 64, more likely a 63. The coin looks baggy even in the bright exposure.
DDD Die deterioration doubling. I got a little excited and added one to many D's. Interesting seems we need a weight.
Nice been on the hunt for one in the wild for a long time. Looks stage B to me.
Also, the MM was hand punched into the die face, When you see the same doubling on the MM as the rest of the details. it is guaranteed to be a MD...
NGC values it at 216.53 in MS63. Maybe the value would be greater in a 65 or better, but it seems these are valued as bullion. One sold at HA...
Glad you posted Kristine. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also.
So, if a planchet was out of tolerance, wouldn't both sides show some form of weakness die to striking pressure? Here is what I think I see. It...
Counterfeit and Damaged are completely different. What does that have to do with a damaged/altered coin?
Just a reminder to the past three posters this thread is 7 years old. @sunnydaze revived it.
The facts are that the coin has been manipulated/altered after it left the mint. It is worth one cent, even despite the fact that you spent $20...
Nive little Cud!
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