There are several dings on the date, small amount of machine doubling damage on 9 and 6, maybe a hint of die deterioration , but hard to tell at...
With 2 hairy answers ,, I will third the opinion.
When someone brakes in a lot, and there happens to be a coin between the tire and the gravel is going to get such damage. Many I suspect are made...
Buy it at auction. dip and clean and a little putty, it will sell for 1/3 the original with a salvage title.
Doesn't appear to be. I see no doubled die. Jim
Just to add, they are coin safe as well. many prescription bottles ( tubular type ) are satisfactory also. the type of plastic can be determined...
Yes, I use them for condiments and seed toppings in lunches. https://www.wired.com/2011/08/kodak-film-canisters-are-fine-for-food-storage/ They...
Like several here, I bet, they also remember when standard transmission shifting was considered the "equalizer" in automotive ability, and when...
Do not carry this into the political arena. You can discuss tax regulations, but no political analysis!
I see a thumb pushing the bottom of the 8 and a skull to the left of it. You guys ate too much Easter candy! :)
I see an apple close to IN . All kidding, it is just a spot, they all have a shape.
I think the ear is within specs, not a DD. Perhaps extra tolerance in clearance of the dies or die deterioration in that area.
My internet is relatively fast 110mb, and being in Ca., I hit the button @ 3 sec. with my high. If I don't get it, move on.
The 1980s was when the Hunt brothers were running silver, so I can see why the dealers might do that.....But I do bet many dealers lost...
I thought that at first, but look at it carefully, the lines angles are off from the center. I think a small engraving bit. doesn't matter....
If one wanted , they could take a flat nose micro screwdriver and push it back out again. Copper is soft and that thickness, easy to move with...
I think it is a poorly conceived and made "magician's coin". PMD, nothing else.
Why not ask him if he can evaluate it inside the mint holder. If he can, the holder will give more protection in the mail.
You are only thinking of mechanical doubling as being rotational only, but when the die is put into the "collet" to be secured, it may be secured...
Might watch out for the 2015...
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