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MS63
As said already there are many online references that go much further in depth than any of the CPG's Another is http://doubleddie.com/
MS64+
There appears to be some ghosting on the reverse. This is always indicative of die deterioration. Ghosting: Progressive Indirect die transfer...
As to what Clawcoins was saying. The area on the reverse is a direct result of the obverse being damaged. But I believe the coin is not missing...
You are correct, but it has always been one of the biggest dogs in the fight/argument. That argument is/was where does the definition of intent...
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I believe both the areas on the obverse rim are folded over finned rims. The coin has been circulated to the point that no one can tell what they...
It is sad to me to see that this thread has taken a turn already. The topic was perfectionism and a box of medals. It had nothing to do in any...
Great photos George.
I was gonna say the same thing as Maine bill. Repeated couple week long soaks in olive oil and distilled water. I have had luck with this method....
Did you know that they have added a new Doubled Ear? http://varietyvista.com/01b%20LC%20Doubled%20Dies%20Vol%202/1995PDDO003.htm
It looks like Md to me and does not match DDO-002 with has very minor doubling. One thing to remember DDO's add to the size of devices (lettering...
Cool bisecting rim to rim die crack. There are two others for 44S. Yours seems to be a new find, or not noted....
That's Gnarly, Highway 93 inbtween Golden and Boulder Co. has some huge gust. They close it regularly to large high profile vehicles.
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Not a D/S just damage.
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PMD see the damage and flatting on the reverse.
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