I believe it is just due to the depth of the punch/die wear.
That joke is soooooooo 2012. :P
A member has offered to help me submit this coin to PCGS, and I will be doing so. I'll let you guys know the results when I hear 'em!
I'll give you a definitive answer when it arrives, but it is "most likely bronze".
I just had a friend on a separate forum pull a 1909-S VDB out of a roll of cents. I would say that CRH is well worth it.
Ahh, now I see it. Awesome RPM. That's a strong one!
For a complete toning newbie, could someone help me out with all the abbreviations? I know NT, QT and AT, but am not sure about the rest.
Someone posted one of those recently.
Yes, it has been cleaned, but bought for a good price, and I wanted one. (Since I live in SF anyway!)
And here is one with the same date as yours...[ATTACH]
XF-40 perhaps? [ATTACH]
H folks, I am looking to trade my 1817 low VF details (cleaned) bust half dollar for a decent-looking half cent, preferably draped bust. I value...
Well said. When I search cents, I only keep the larger die breaks, or ones in interesting locations, such as BIE cents. Anyways, also hope my post...
1849 Liberty Double Eagle 1964 peace dollar (if any survived) 1792 half disme in AU or MS
I would think it is a die clash as well. I'm no expert though, and don't search dimes, so I would defer to Jay.
The image is not mine. But I can assure you it is a die break. Plating blisters have less-defined edges. This is a classic die break often...
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Er, actually it isn't. It is a large die break.
Thanks, I'll take the dimensions upon arrival. Any info in terms of value?
Note that there is no definitive definition for a "small", "medium", or "large" die break. It is completely subjective. What I think is a minor...
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