I don't think there were any proof strikes for that year.
Most Die Cracks and Filled Dies on all denominations of coins are very common. Don't forget every coin struck from a cracked or filled die will be...
Oh yeah!
I must go to more yard sales. Nice find.
Tell me how his comment was disrespectful.
That kind of looks like reflections of light to me.
What kind of doubling? I don't see it. I must be going blind.
Nice pictures jello!
No problem with asking. :smile
A quick look at his web-site and I noticed (and not to be to critical) 'cud' where it should be die chip, use of the word 'error' where it's not....
I was asking bhaas, don't be so grumpy. His answer wasn't clear as to whether the crack was in the plastic or not. Now it seems the plastic is...
So are you saying it's a crack in the plastic?
Looks like it, what does the reverse look like? Is there a line from the wheat stock to the U and the N in UNITED? Also what did Coin World say?
If it's on the coin (which I believe it is) it's not normal. But it's nothing special either, cracks are considered damage. But since it looks...
I like your website. Some of the terminology is off, but nice pictures.
Can't make out from your picture a RPM. Maybe a closer shot will help.
Dryer coin from rolling in a dryer. Did you ever go to a laundromat and hear something rolling in a dryer that was in use, well it was probably...
I would say that's a GREAT find!:hammer:
Here's John; http://picture.comegoogle.com/old%20pictures/mathew-brady-studio/Gilbert-Jno-002.htm
This type of damage is referred to as a dryer coin. Others may call it a spooned (to make a ring) coin. you can be the judge on what you want to...
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