The mint mark is D. If you click on the photo presented it opens a new window and you are able to enlarge it. There is also a die crack at the H...
I am only guessing here, but would it be possible this was stored obverse up in an old style coin cabinet for some time? (Exposing the obverse to...
It's just my "Curious George" in me. Of course, if that's what the family wishes, then that should be the way it is.
Commonly known as "Woodies".
Possibly some bubbling due to the improper alloy mix?
I agree that you should open it. There is no way of telling what is inside or what the value might be. These companies sold all sorts of different...
Very nice. I see some goodies in there, good mint marks, laminations, brass streaked alloy errors. Have fun with them.
If I may... a die chip usually cannot be polished away as the damage to the die is usually too extensive to allow for polishing at this point....
Yep, like maybe lunch boxes or Barbie dolls.
I could go for a die dent. Not like any gouge I've seen as it looks more like a mountain peak if you know what I mean, starts low, rises and ends low.
[ATTACH] Over the date and against the bust is a raised spot. Is this a different form of a die break that I have not yet seen? Thanks all.[ATTACH]
Strange how these conversations can last so long. I had a recent similar experience with someone on another venue who claimed that all Buffalo...
Very nice find & congrats. Persistence will pay off in the end.
Good date & nice condition.
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