Just toned differently due to exposure of where the coin has been. Nothing wrong with gun metal grey coloring. :)
No harm in leaving it as is for now. Give yourself time to get over your excitement before making any grading decisions.
I do love Bust Coins, especially Halves. You should check them out in your area. You might be surprised.
Just search for novelty coins and something should pop up.
Zinc rot
In a word, yes.
Yes they should be embarrassed but with the quantity that is produced they don't care.
Nothing special to me.
Looks like a new die crack starting to form. I can see it as it is raised.
You should have no problem getting them at a bank.
MD
Normal and a bit of MD but then, MD is normal.
The only error this coin has is the fact someone abused it. It's damaged.
Every day I do.
That's not an additional tree, it's a gouge.
You're welcome
About the same.
And I'm older than that. LOL
Thank you.
It's surprising how many over dates there are, if you look in the early 1800's. I think the Mint kept better records and they were more concerned...
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