almost reminds one of the 1927 film "Metropolis"
Looks like damage to me too. Positioned where it is, almost like someone intended to make a hole to hang it from.
Yeah, I remember the large button version of that. My mom had a box full of old buttons (hey, who knows when you'll need one). Remember those old...
The top of the "6" displays damage that carries over to the top of the "3". Metal was mashed in Northeast direction. Meow.
I don't know, I'm sure that someone has a better answer! It is interesting that the doubling appears on both sides of some of the letters.
The coin's fields seems suspicious from those photos. Are you certain of it's authenticity?
Wow, and how!
I think that you're talking about texture in the field area of the date, right? I've seen this come up before here, but I can't remember how it...
Something gouged craters on it.
Looks like the same kind of spot on her temple?
yes
Wasn't that from the curious incident of 1973 (aka "the chewing stamper incident") when the Mint worker went berserk with a claw hammer?
Well, that's what I sold mine for.
That '52-D is only 5 years younger than me, but looks a heck less worn than I do!
Sold mine for $1950+$10 shipping. Credit card gives me another 2%. Be nice to do it everyday!
Mint says, 1 per household. There ARE ways though, aren't there?
Kitco, I guess.
Sometimes when I see a 1947 cent, I'll think "that's in better condition than I am". I find a 1965 coin, and think that was the year I graduated...
How about a picture?
The armor is indeed impressive. Note also that each blade of grass that he stands on is beautifully done!
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