What you are seeing is a result of die deterioration, the peripheral devices spreading toward the rim.
1710 - 1720 now folks
Beautiful examples, thanks for sharing
They are a very minor issue due to die deterioration
It appears to be where the reeded edge of another coin has hit it. There is a similar mark over the S and T of STATES
Describe what you think you are seeing please. I see some staining and circulation scratches etc.
I don't know the denomination of yours, but you can look around this section of Numista https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces47353.html
The Sertorian War (80-72 BC) was the last stand of the Marian faction after their defeat in Italy during Sulla’s second civil war, and saw Quintus...
Arrived this morning, a nice addition to my AP section [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius, AE Dupondius, AD 140-144. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III,...
Not my collecting focus but these 17th and 18th century coins are a joy to behold. I am enjoying every post on here and continuously look forward...
@johnmilton , @alurid would you kindly give me an opinion on this one. It is the only one I have and always wonder if it is a reprocessed...
Looks to be a deteriorating die issue, perimeter devices becoming mushy in appearance and spreading toward the rim.
Two beautiful coins and that Bremerhaven commemorative is stunning. Well done
Wonderful obverse on the Anne crown
OK folks, 1700 - 1710 begins now.
American token of religion - Guardian Angel https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia112142.html
You are welcome. Getting and keeping youngsters involved in the hobby is important.
entry post I have over 2000 world coins, 31 Morgan and Peace dollars and sufficient Gordian III ancients. So, I would like (if my entry is...
Well done @Gamerzilla2012 enjoy your prize. A big thank you to @lordmarcovan as always for bringing another great competition to us
It looks more like toning. Natural occurrence if not stored in ideal conditions.
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