Yes it's nice, a definite keeper.
I only hoard the good stuff.
Nice, 2 chips on one coin. Sweet find.
You're welcome
LOL You must be tired. I am. Have a good night.
I saw the thread title and went straight to typing. The only thought that entered my mind was Don't Do It!
That coin is not a broadstruck coin. It is however struck from a worn die. The double rim should have been your first clue. A broad strike would...
MS-63
There are numerous types of doubling and all but one are worth very little. Most people never get it. You're doing fine. One thing though, don't...
Cleaning will lower the value of a coin.
I just did. What a shame. Are you going to use your bed next time?
Just don't damage the coin in freeing it.
I couldn't have said it better.
Die Deterioration Doubling
I would agree with you on this coin.
Wooden money has been around for a long time.
No, that's more than likely a die crack since your coin is not Zinc.
A good old fashioned sledge hammer will do the trick.
And that's exactly the point I was saying. At least some members got it.
You are probably seeing DDD, worn die doubling. A real Doubled Die, the kind you want the would not a letter here or then. It would be in the...
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