I can't quite tell exactly what it is. It could be isolated mechanical doubling, could be die deterioration, or a plating issue.
1943: plated outside the mint. PMD. 1956D: Within mint tolerance in terms of location.
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Fair enough and good point. I guess it's all about the end cost...both shipping and bidding-wise.
I always check out the shipping prices before bidding, I know what you mean. There are so many listings I saw that had the shipping actually more...
I think it was $14 shipped. Yours appears to be about the same condition. Mine was sent with a little placard showing relevant information, which...
Looks more like mechanical doubling.
Hi folks. :) Here is my oldest coin that I own, just came in through the mail today. I believe it is Hieron II. I picked it up on ebay for $13....
Based on the design, any guess or more info on the coin?
I always end my bid in either .01 or .51 for this exact reason.
I think you are correct on all counts, cool find!
NGC probably said 66...
Cool!
It's just part of the design.
I'd say mechanical doubling.
Time for some more ancients I need help identifying...:confused: This one says "CONST" on the reverse and looks like someone holding a bow in one...
I just found a useful website called "gixen.com". It is an online sniper tool that is easy to use and does not require a download. You put in the...
Hi folks :) Selling off a few more coins. Here's what I got: 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. High F-Low VF details (cleaned): $85 1822 Large...
You could probbly get 1c out of it at a grocery store.
I think die abrasion can be localized, but of course since I don't have the coin in-hand, I am just making a guess based on what i see. It may be...
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