So I see the REALLY old guys aren't having trouble figuring it out.... Doug's here! ;) It looks really good!
It's a slight misaligned die... very slight. These don't start to bring any kind of premium until one side looks 5-10% off center and is possibly...
I also don't think the coin is mint state. I believe it to be AU.
I have concerns about their authenticity. any chance of better pictures?
I figured it was done with an old square nail but I wasn't aware of the practice you speak of. NEAT! You learn something every day.
Yeah, That's the tailbar. I also agree with the $225 range on that piece. Nice looking coin.
The saddest one I ever saw was an XF 1794 Half cent that had an old square hole punched through it. It was probably done 200 years ago but it...
I have a customer who is doing a high grade 7070 of holed coins. It's pretty neat to look at.
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Anything that makes CT better is alright with me ;) If you need any help please let me know.
I'm under the assumption that the blank was not reeded before it was struck. The reeding was added in the striking process just like any other...
Doug, Good point. I hadn't taken that into consideration. I was thinking lighter planchet yet it still filled the striking chamber. I am going...
I just had a thought... Is it possibile that this coin was struck on quarter stock?
If you can't find a shop I am an NGC certified dealer and could handle sending it in for you. PM if you need help.
It doesn't appear to be natural toning to me.
Not sure if its just the pics but it honestly looks like environmental damage to me.
From these 2 pictures alone I'm pretty confident that the coin is not a genuine mint product. The irregular rims at about 12 o'clock are not a...
looks like it was either put in a sulfur solution or blow torched.
Thank you and I should have been more clear. That is correct. Impaired and circulated proofs will not have the weakness. The buisness strikes...
Here is the reverse of the one in a set I have. I have never seen a real one that doesn't have this weakness, even in mint state. [IMG]
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