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Hi I know that clips are not that uncommon in Pre Federal copper half cent coins, but I was wondering if anyone knows enough about the subject to...
A good idea. That is exactly what I intend to do as well. I dont understand what they cant see on my thread. Sure some of the pic are blurry a...
Look at the obverse of the coin. See all the indentations along the rim? This coin clearly has seen a beating.... Dont get me wrong, I understand...
Corrosion has that affect.... salt put down in said parking lot? Exposed to something perhaps? An acid for example?
More likely it was dropped in a parking lot and got driven over or something that caused the rapid wear.
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@Fred Weinberg I appreciate that and I appreciate your taking a look. I am still wondering where the metal came from as there is no damage to...
The coin is not damaged. I dont any damage to the edge of the coin at all. Where did the metal come from? It is not from the detacles or the edge...
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Thanks for taking a look Fred. I know it looks like damage from that angle, but in hand I assure you it is not. Hope that this photo makes...
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Hi So, I am not even sure what to call this kind of error. This is a 1770 Demi Sol from France, and quite a nice one at that.[ATTACH] Clearly...
Thanks Condor. I am willing to accept the idea that may it was "re struck" or "struck over" if not a flip over double strike, but either way, NGC...
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