This is absolutely normal and desirable if the colors are nice. This is caused for various reasons. It mostly has to do with storage conditions....
Beats me!
I herd this might happen. [img]
I have a problem when it comes to spending a large amount on a coin. That problem being is I don't have a large amount to spend. They don't call...
I will accept this explanation!
Sure, the tail is a good spot to look also. Although, since it is not one of the higher areas of relief, it may not be worn too much in evenly...
Maybe it's just the images, but that cent actually looks fake to me. The building on the reverse looks very odd.
Depending on the lighting used when taking an image, the details and depth of the coin can vary greatly. My suggestion is to really look at the...
Wanted to share some of my Canadian toned half dollars. There hasn't been any threads that would warrant me posting these, so I figure they will...
This seems like as good of a place as any to post these. They are inexpensive and I just love reverse proofs. [img] [img] [img]
Lol. Sorry RLM. No offense :(
I look odd, but I'm not fake!
What makes you question it's authenticity? I don't see anything that screams fake. It looks a little cleaned to me though.
I'm excited for you! Most importantly, have fun! Also, the dealers love it when you say things like "I can get that exact coin on ebay for half...
Phew! Ok, I'll transition into Mercs for ya! Anything but Lincolns! [img]
That's a nice looking '58 Mike.
You stop now! [img]
Oh no you didn't! [img]
Uncirculated Mercury Dime!
Misaligned die would be my first thought. Pretty common and not considered an error.
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