I hope someone's collection did not take a hit. Nice find.
Possibly came in contact with some corrosive element.
Yes to a struck through grease. The spreading out after the initial splotch shows the grease thinning out. Cool find. Roger is correct, these were...
Neat find BTW.
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It's not of particular value considering the date and such. So, perhaps try a little soapy water and Q-tip to see if you can remove the grime,...
These all appear to be cameo.
Yes to die deterioration. You can find this on nearly every denomination with the spread towards the rim. This also happens to the torch on the...
Looks like it.
Looks like it was in a fire.
Sad to say but a fool and his tools...
Love it!
I read a bit of an article today about a find of silver in some ancient crustaceans. No clue yet, still being investigated.
Beautiful clash!
I apolgize Eddie. This is from the web. Doubled die is a term in numismatics used to refer to a duplication of design elements on a working die...
It seems quality control is an issue with this happening. I can't image these things slipping through all the time like they do w/o someone...
That's it.
Yes, does appear to be a new variety as I'm not finding it on Brians Variety Coins either and there are already 49 currently listed. Congrats and...
Too bad about the damage but I think you have a DDR as I found the same one and I believe it is consistent with other DDR's in the same area. I...
I'm not so sure about Feeder Finger on this. I found the same coin and it very much looks like a doubled die. I can't be certain, so I say this...
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