Yes. Note how the diagonal curves down to the base. You might want to save this image for future reference. [ATTACH]
All of those striations you see pointing toward the rim are indicative of die deterioration. There is no doubled die.
Best wishes @jim a baranak on your special day!
If you already have an account with NGC, you might want to send it to them. It would cost you the necessary membership fee in addition to the...
The die crack is very common for all years of Morgan Dollars since it takes more than 130 tons of pressure to strike them. I must say that this...
@ZoidMeister By "big two" I assume that you mean NGC and PCGS.
J.T. Stanton (R.I.P) was a good friend, and he told me many years before he passed that the CPG does not intend to list every variety because it...
It is more likely due to a grease-filled die.
Beautiful coin, Sy, and yes, Bob always does a great job.
I'm not sure what the breed is. I thought that Lipizzaner's were Austrian.
The die was probably cleaned or polished to remove debris.
Damage!
Question: What is the purpose of this thread? Comment: It might be nice if you used a photo or two to make your point.
This is my favorite equine medal. [ATTACH]
GDPMD! No, it's not Gosh Darn PMD. It's Garbage Disposal PMD!
It may even have the remains of some glue on it, too.
Cool!
I'm five years older than you. My maternal grandmother got me interested in crossword puzzles the year you were born. I guess that is why spelling...
I don't think the desiccant packets will absorb gases.
@LaCointessa Out-gassing from the wood could be a definite concern. So could the effects of the adhesives that are used to bond the plywood. I'd...
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