Well, I might give your opinion some consideration if you've looked at a few hundred million coins with environmental damage, but...... Chris
It was probably VAM-1 which is a normal strike. Chris
I'm still not convinced. It looks like the rim has been mashed at 12 o'clock on the reverse which caused the rim at 6 o'clock (same position) on...
Well, you do have the clip as evidenced by the Blakesley Effect at the "LI" of LIBERTY, but it also looks like there is damage on the reverse rim...
Melt value x .36169 x 2 !
Because there are a lot of people who want to make money without investing the time to learn. Chris
"Pinwheel effect"? I think you mean "cartwheel luster", don't you? Also, all Morgan and Peace dollars are VAM's. $20? Chris
Those aren't fingerprints. That is tree sap! Chris
Who told you it was rare? Did you read about it in "Strike It Rich With Pocket Change"? If so, throw the book away. Chris
Save this in your "Favorites". http://www.lincolncentresource.com/wideams.html Chris Oops! Paddy got it before me!
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Are you familiar with the Sheldon Scale for grading coins? "Pristine" is not a term that is used for grading. [ATTACH] This is what a coin might...
I don't waste my time taking photos of PMD's. Chris
Environmental damage would not affect the metal flow that is visible in your microscope. Chris
It looks like environmental damage to me. The parallel striations shown in the close-up are indicative of die deterioration. Chris
I'm confused! How do you account for the raised arc on the blank that looks like a portion of the rim? Chris
I was about to say the same thing! Chris
According to the World Standardized Rules for 8-Ball and Straight Pool, you only have to call the ball and pocket. Chris
It looks like a combination of machine doubling and die deterioration to me. Chris
[ATTACH] But, I'll bet he'd send you a bill first! Chris
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