Looks like a planchet problem. Enough of a circumferential taper that didn’t fill out on the strike.
Soak in distilled water. You may need to leave it there for a long while. It will start to lift the verdigris. Use progressively harsher...
I think I see what you are seeing...and the three divots above the tie of the ribbon would seem to confirm the 1920 attribution. No need to...
Looking at the damage...I agree with Potty...experiment!!
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An interesting place to visit. Lots of money spent on making improvements to that city/nation. Except that 20 cents perhaps.
I'm guessing 1921. The ribbon on the 1920 and 1921 are similar, but the gap between the inside of the ribbon and the hair/ribbon is narrower on...
I agree with Jeff. The ribbon indicates a 1920's Buffalo Nickel. You may be able to narrow it down to which year, but the mint mark, if there is...
What you see there is die deterioration. It gives the 'halo' type effect on the devices, especially the outer devices, outward towards the rim....
I’m always working the change. I took back a load I had accumulated since the start of the year. About $400. And a few finds as I’ve posted. I...
Markers are secondary attributes. If the doubling is confirmed the rest is superfluous to the greater extent. The details in the doubling appear...
I took a look at Coppercoins. I agree with the attribution. Terrific find in great shape!!
Keep in mind that between Stages...there are stages. I've not looked into your coin only that I can see from your photos, it's a DDO. And Rick...
Comment: there are a number of enthusiasts here that can help attribute a coin without the need or expense of having to send it off. Save that...
All the above. But I think Cal and the 'raptor capture the primary interests. Folks are hoping for a coin to grade 65 and higher, or even 67 and...
Yes, like paint.
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