I thought this might help. http://coinauctionshelp.com/mintingprocesshistory.html#.WL2BiTsrLIU
It looks genuine to me.
That's what a late die state looks like. The die was at the end of its life.
I'd have to agree, with polish lines, the parallels are interesting though.
:rolleyes: Whats" green environmental damage"? That spot was perfectly noticeable when graded, Was it overlooked because of age?
I stopped reading! the only possible equation that I can come up with. Is some sort of split plating upon strike.
I found one of your sets in Littleton, CO. I almost swore it was yours, It has the certs and all, very nice looking, and well presented. I am...
I see that this could go any which way. My honest opinion Is that this coin is a 58. This Coin must be pretty impressive in hand, to get a 64. Jmo
The lower one because of the verdigris.
I am not sure what you should do. You can keep it as reference. @Insider might know a good route to take?
I would like to know more. How big are the sculpting's?
I see a bunch of polishing lines on your coin. None of the devices have a cameo of any sort. Better, cropped and over head pics are needed. How...
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This is what a no S variety looks like. http://m.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/5254
It depends on the extent of the error, Variety's are a different story, They are collected in many grades.
Its a volatile combination.
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The last thing I would have done is used an eraser, what ever it is, I am not sure how much numismatic value it has left.
[IMG] Over the years mint mark varieties have been found where mint marks for two different mints were applied to the same working die. For...
I think it is a slider, with a really crisp clash.
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