Looks like multiple plating blisters. Please wait for a more seasoned opinion. BTW, Welcome to Coin Talk !! , the Greatest Little Coin Site in...
Thanks for the link. It's now in my "Coin Tools" folder. I learn something new everyday.
Now that is an upgrade.
Cool find !!
I agree, and I see the doubling on your coin, BUT you have to start with a coin known to have something in order to find it on such a beat up...
Great Coin !! The bottom half of the Obverse looks like someone worked it over with a wire brush. Still a cool coin. Over 200 yrs old. Good...
You are correct with your assessment, and you know what? I THANK YOU for accepting that self-diagnosis for the truth that it is. As a long term...
All I see is damage, my friend. Def Dam ! (Definitely Damage) Welcome to Coin Talk !! , the Best Little Coin Site in the known Universe, where...
That IS a nice one ! I would agree with that grade range.
You should seriously stop looking at beat up coins trying to find something special on them. All you will find is damage. Wait, Wait.....Do you...
It looks like it's been in a fire. I know nothing about your annealing story.
I've never seen such. craziness in my life. and while we're crying Foul, someone is cleaning up, albeit dishonestly.
It's too close to call for me, but I'm not exactly seeing it. Looks more like DDD to me. Let the experts speak : @furryfrog02 @paddyman98
It was probably both. "....the holes were put into coins so they could be sewn into their uniforms....(or)....wear....as a pendant..... so they...
Here's a link to help you out. I think that's just machine doubling. Study the link and you'll be able to learn more. Wexler's Coins and Die...
I wouldn't remove it just yet. Wait for the experts to give an opinion and advice.
Well, you have it where you can see it best. Is it sunk into the coin? (scratch) Is it raised above the adjoining surface of the coin? (die crack)
@Lucked out I sent you a PM. Did you get it?
I think you're looking for the DDR on this coin. That is typically found on the words "ONE CENT" on the reverse. I've been looking for years and...
That's just wear. Also known as PMD (Post Mint Damage). Around here we call it Def Dam (Definite Damage). You can still see part of the Lincoln...
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