I also don't like the surfaces... very indicative of a cast copy. Have a weight on it?
I have a theory...MS64 PL???
I saw one of these in Au once... with a pin soldered to the back... I cried...
I have every copy of coin world for the last few years and I have read them all cover to cover... I'm sorry but I haven't seen an explanation for...
I have 2 words for you.... WHO CARES??? There is always going to be someone who knows more then you do about anything you do in life. I for one...
That's greed for you.... It's the root of all evil... I personally would let him have it... verbally that is...
They may, or they may not. If the coin meets their standards for the crossover they will crack it out and put it in their holder. If not they...
Some of the Die Pairs for the 22 D's are known to have very low D's... might be what we have here. sometimes when coins get that crusty and beat...
Here it is http://www.stellacoinnews.com/index.php/mercury-dimes-ch-4-counterfeit-altered-coins/
Isn't that the truth!! Like others have said you need to ask questions. People who truly love the hobby will take the time to properly educate...
On the 1922 I see a "D" [IMG]
Can you describe what you mean by "high relief" areas??? you mean raised areas?? If that is what you mean then I can explain. Imagine 2 coins...
Which diagnostics would those be???
AG barber coinage is bringing melt these days and that's about it with silver up so high.
Imagine you were an interested party in this thread.... Now imagine if you had to wade through all the junk not related to the original post...
I agree with nightowl I believe this coin was made this way and is a genuine error. The base planchet remains a mystery tho. It has all of the...
I not sure if I see obvious tooling on the coin or not, some parts do look strange tho. That would have to be one I would have to see in hand....
Coin dealers serve another purpose as well. You will be able to find a collector who will buy 1 or 2 of those 1927 S Quarters you are selling, but...
I would recommend sending it to NGC or PCGS. They could tell you for sure what it is struck on.
I'll swing by your table on my way up there and see if you can slip away ;)
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