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I'd say you did ok! O mint trimes are way cool!
Of course, all the raised design elements on the reverse will tend to protect the luster, compared to the obv.
I agree with the general consensus that the coin was dipped white and then retoned. The rev. to me looks AT, in particular, owing to the odd...
I'm satisfied that the coin in the OP is genuine, if cleaned. It is not unusual to see weakness in the dentils in places but they should not look...
Beautiful wreath cent, kanga! Congrats on the acquisition, that is a big purchase!
Looks like a nice original coin! I suspect it was net graded to 35 for the obverse marks, but I really like it!
I'm thinking 35, very nice rims for such a large heavy coin
I would recommend the certified route also as many of them have been messed with (cleaned, filed rims) and if you don't know what to look for you...
When someone mentions "one thin dime" I think that's what they are talking about.
thanks! I love 'em too and a set of the early dates in F-VF (working on it) is real easy on the eyes.
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[IMG] [IMG] Besides being a CC dollar, one of the rev. chops is an unusual cartouche type, with the design incuse into the metal rod used to make...
Looks like a nice original F12 to me.
See Roger Burdette's post on page 3 of this thread on the NGC forum for a clear explanation of Longacre doubling:...
John Feigenbaum was the founder of David Lawrence Rare Coins, now run by his son. He wrote a number of reference works on Barber Coins also. I...
That's a beautiful coin. and mysterious!
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