There is a split tail. Split tails are like the earhole on a standing lib quarter.
I am feeling a bit of relief, the past few years have taken a toll.
I did my best Alurid with trying to get the in hand look, most of the perimeter devices shows some split plating.
Especially not. I would have to hold it and give my approval.
Those are wild, hadn't seen that thread.
Missing clad on the perimeter, is usually a stretching of the copper plate., as the strike stretches the planchet into the collar.
We'll let you go on this one. ;)
I saw this look on some 2012D's except the zinc was showing around the letters of the perimeter and full copper in the center. I have been...
You don't have to second guess yourself. See the fattening of the numbers and letters "the devices" It has clear separation lines and the tootsie...
Just gonna post this one, let's have a conversation about the authentic ones and altered examples. I am just into my pile of pocket change, I have...
MS64?
Your posts are much appreciated @Chris B . Glad to have ya here.
I guess some of the TPG's now will strait grade MS70 treated coins. I might wait with this one and get some verdicare. Ya know throw it back in a...
I here ya if this was a BS, then I might try that. On a proof that is never an option, there will be evidence of the spot removal. Verdicare...
No, if you like it put it in a flip. Other than that these really aren't worth a premium. Most of the time they are considered a negative in the...
It is a lamination. Part of it is folded over towards the rim at 2-3 oclock.
There was plenty of corrosion, it had stuff all over the obv. I am suprised it cleaned up as well as it did. It still may get another treatment of...
Heres the updated pics after a treatment of MS70. The MS70 immediately turned the reds Purple and the rest a darker blue. The verdigris spots are...
I wouldn't discount that either.
The first one new ANACS is graded as a weak strike. The seller calls it a die adjustment. I think that NGC is set in their ways. The soap box slab...
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