Ok I guess it is just environmental damage then.Well the edge is supposed to have a copper coating along the edge similar to the color of the coin...
The edge looks normal to me.
Not going to argue but i'm going to point out,if being a ground find pretty surprising how the edge remains so intact.Details for the coin overall...
They usually have a rough grainy texture and what appears to be black roller marks on the coin.It could actually be a ground find,i don't think so...
http://www.error-ref.com/improper-annealing/ It looks improperly annealed to me nice find.
A YouTuber most likely:banghead::banghead:stay away from YouTube OP.Also refer to this chart when looking for WAM/CAM varietys your coin isn't one...
I don't think its gold looks like a modern token piece.Just because something looks gold doesn't mean it is but great to question that as a newcomer.
Do not follow a book as your mind is a more open reliable space with unlimited answers and thoughts compared to what a book can only behold.
View and grade the coin yourself,don't really on a book!!!!:D:D.
It looks like a normal ear to me,i use these as a cherry picking reference..[ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Agreed:):).
Ok,it was worth a try.
Thats not wear its just a worn die strike.The areas you pointed out are some of the most common spots for die weaknesses on war nickels.you...
By all means I'm not into these at all but think I recognize this as India language and that's the Tash-Ma-Hal on the obverse.
Same deal lol another bank down here when I went the people didn't understand how I wanted to exchange rolled coins I had for what they...
http://www.error-ref.com/improper-annealing/ The first link doesn't appear to work so here's another one.Also other factors exist to tell if its...
http://www.error-ref.com/improper-annealing/ Nope that's just environmental toning.Yes your right If it was a improperly annealed planchet the...
You did extremely well for $20 congrats..
I agree with it being cleaned but nice nickel and RPD.
It looks good to me,nice catch!!!What did it grade?really nice looking coin,might be worth to resubmit but wait for more opinions[ATTACH]
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