Really?
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Struck with a mis-aligned die. It might have some value over face because the devices are effected (the "L" in Liberty).
Looks acid treated to me, too. More so at the higher magnification.
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Can you link the write-up?
No.
Toning does not remove signs of cleaning, toning (sometimes) hides evidence of cleaning.
No. It's just an ID number.
Just wear on the reverse and a slightly mis-aligned die on the obverse. Nothing special.
I'd be inclined to say MD.
A stallion and not a mare? :D
How would showing the serial number result in going to jail?
Back when they circulated, 90% of folks couldn't afford to even carry a gold dollar, never mind a double eagle. I'd say none were very popular...
Now or when they were circulating?
Springfield Coins Shop.
The drawing looks like it was done by Matt Groening.
Numbers adjusted on these? http://mintnewsblog.com/2013/09/major-reduction-for-2013-west-point-silver-eagle-set-sales/
It's a hickey. A better picture might prove me wrong, though.
Or even a '64 Franklin.
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