Lots of RPMs for the date. Have a close look to see if you have one
Here's a read - Search Results for “dropped” (error-ref.com) The resultant is an incuse feature/element/letter.
It might be glue. Soak in acetone and see if it lifts off.
I agree with Ed, that the leading edge on the forehead looks more like a lamination issue. But there is also the raised ridge of a die crack on...
For this type of doubling, I think that the subject coin would need to be in a generally uncirculated condition and EDS to make out the subtle...
It's progression. This project was a ramp. Next project a deck by the pool! Or maybe a shed for the bike. Nice job!
OK, our fellow enthusiasts gave you some answers (the right ones by the way). But why wasn't it DDD or a DDO?
What do you think it is? But more importantly, why?
Just damaged. It's a now...out of round...cent.
I think you are onto something @Mountain Man . Almost like something imbedded into the planchet.
Ok Larry...but if you are eating your coins...you won't have any to show us later.
When you get a coin like this, have a look at the fullness of the rim. If you have a full rim, and missing devices, its usually a grease filled...
The center is missing... ;-)
I notice some die deterioration in the lettering of LIBERTY and IGWT on your closeups. But this die stage is MDS, probably EMDS (everything looks...
Damaged coin. Something heavy pressed onto the surface of the coin.
You raise an interesting thought: I've seen a number of old albums/folders/frames with old coins that were cleaned when 'cleaning' was the thing...
A fun find Inspector! I really appreciate your homage to the circulated coins. It must bring you great satisfaction!!!
Some folders are created with select variety coins. It gets even more confusing with Canadian coin folders/albums. That said, the 1922 Plain or...
Looks like a good day!
1917 looks normal on my laptop. Not a DDO...but it was worth the second look on a bigger screen.
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