I see a die variety at best. kinda like breaking the seal on a sealed 50$ bag of ole' cents. I can break them down into stacks of 20 of even 100...
I like the curl on the top flag of the E. It shows that the plating was stretched upon the strike. PS..... I like the close up.
Distilled water and leave it alone.
Good eyes Mr Ed
Severina wife of Aurelian, O think Nike reverse, 270 to 274 AD. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Excuse me Venus.
I am in the partially plated category. Technically a mint error. Better full size photos of the obverse and reverse would be extremely helpful.
@paddyman98 has given you the best advice, start a new thread. Next, instead of thinking that you have uncovered some ritual or secret messages,...
Yep, we need photos @Mr.Coincoin
Nice! Acetone won't change the toning on the coin, It will remove any organics that may be adding to the tones. I would start with a simple...
I am in the MS category and the Quarter looks good IMO. MS64 to MS65. Be cautious about any small directional fine scratches across the high...
Buy it Randy, I will buy it from ya, If you don't like it.
What Did you pay? The coin is a relic. I would make it a centerpiece in a drawer of the new cabinet, Mr antique. I have three new cabinets to...
I have two for this post. A little obscure but fun coins. Too bad the Mckinely got wiped years ago. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The mint didn't produce that cent. First mint sealed bags are not made up of multi year coins. Second there are raised edges that imply the struck...
Put it into a flip, find it in a few years and use your knowledge to affirm what you wrote, That could easily be a linear plating blister.
That last Photo sure had a lot of Luster in it. Excited to see NGC's grade.
I don't see much offset in the design, not enough to call it a retained cud. Nice rim to rim @meandyou4ever0
I went 65 6FS I also think the carbon spots keep it from 66.
Not seeing anything.
The The first tell is square rims. A proof will easily roll on it third side. A chamfered edge on the outside is not found on proof coins. Second...
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