Some of your local coin shops may have connections for what you are looking for.
Looks like a combination of crimping machine and worn die.
It boggles my mind that this mint error has a date of 1978 and 1975. The elves at the mint were very diligent and took great care to make this...
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I'd like to see the full reverse also. I think we are dealing with two coins.
You are not discussing.
It is your coin and you can describe it any way you want to.
Who cares how it was done? It is PMD and no added value.
MS under $300
He has 2 of them for sale. The photos are blurred on both. I wouldn't buy a coin that I can't get a good photo of. Other than that, I have no idea...
How do you MD an old train track bridge? Those old ties are full of imbedded metal.
There are many ways to replicate that. But, the most common is the railroad track.
Here is one I put on the tracks back in the 50's. Note that it is not perfectly smashed. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
@adelaide888 That one looks like it may be a message from Ancient Aliens.
Unfortunately, some unsuspecting newbie will buy it up. Then probably post it here.
We are seeing more and more new members just posting photo of a coin in hopes that a veteran will describe what they have. Do you see what I see?...
Yes, @paddyman98 was fastest on the draw today.
Why do you consider this a mule?
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I don't think the basic collector is interested in TPG's. If they know their coin is original and like the looks of it there is no reason to have...
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