You are correct, the A to denticle is the good one ...
It sure looks egg shape ( bottom last 8 ) to me, which is a good sign for a DDO ..
Here's what the normal one looks like . [ATTACH] Here's what the variety looks like [ATTACH] Here's the OP and it looks normal too me [ATTACH]
I think the ear took a hit, if you could please, take a image of the doubling you see on the date . Pretty please ....
Here's a list of doubled dies for the shield cents . http://www.doubleddie.com/845597.html Here's one I own and don't mind the peanut gallery on...
I do think if pcgs took some images of your coin, it would look the same as the one I posted ..
How many different DDRs, do you have now ?
I went on pcgs coin facts, to see if any of the full shots, show the same doubling . [ATTACH] And the answer is yes .
Regular Strike [ATTACH] SMS Strike [ATTACH]
OP, your coins not cleaned, or dipped and the marks on the face are called luster breaks . I would need better images to grade the coin .
It's a die crack ..
Far Date starts out on Vam 5 and finishes on Vam 62 . http://www.vamworld.com/1889-P+Obverse
Those proofs, open up easy and I would take it out . I've heard that the rinse on the coin and the plastic container, don't go good together ....
Check if has the double ear [ATTACH]
I just took a look and yours doesn't have the chip, on the left wing ..
Ya, I know all about vams . Would need somewhat of closeups, too help
I've thrown them all back, but I'm looking for variety ...
I'm in the AU camp too ..
Single Squeeze Hubbing, love it or not ....
I knew what it was, before I bought it ...
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