Die erosion pits ("blebs"). A manifestation of die deterioration.
The reverse definitely looks like it has a "struck through reeding" error. This reeding usually represents shorn-off fins or bits of metal...
Not a single "coreless" state quarter has been authenticated, to my knowledge. Every one I've examined has been plated outside the Mint. If the...
It would also be helpful to get a digital subscription to Coin World (about $20). With that you get access to the Coin World archives back to...
Spadone's book is dreadful. Full of alterations and counterfeits. The terminology is idiosyncratic and obsolete. Many a novice collector has...
Die chip.
Value would depend on condition. If it's uncirculated it would be worth probably $300 - $400. If the date was certain and complete, it would be...
I have little doubt that this is a genuine nickel struck on a silver dime planchet. As for James Wiles, he only attributes die varieties. He...
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I'm stumped. I would have to examine the coin under a microscope to have any hope of making progress toward an accurate diagnosis.
You've got two unrelated errors here. The weakness in the design rim is most likely due to inadequate upset of the planchet. The raised...
If it's normal weight (as I suspect) then it's either an improperly annealed planchet or post-strike discoloration. Given the complete absence of...
The "extra bulge" you refer to is presumably what's left of the design rim. It's also possible that some of the metal was moved around during the...
A downward sloping perimeter is a solid indication of alteration.
These additional photos satisfy me that the coin was altered outside the mint. There is no indication the edge is thicker on the left side. It...
I strongly suspect that the left side of the obverse was polished off by a buffing wheel or similar device. If so, the edge in this area should...
As several others have already stated, this is a struck-in rim burr.
These are not Chinese counterfeits. They're Latin American. I don't have a photo, but I've handled several and they were extensively reported on...
I'm satisfied that this is a counterfeit SBA dollar intended to circulate.
It's quite possibly a counterfeit. Many counterfeit SBA and Sac dollars were produced, with most coming from Central and South American countries.
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