The 900 is referring to the coin being 90% silver. This tone can happen anywhere on the coin. Silver is very susceptible to toning.
You should ask to have this thread moved to the ancients forum.
Full Obv pics and rev would be a help.
Nice snag, I also have a scope on a couple nice Liberty's
Imo with cameras that do most everything for you. Pics are more about lighting than focus.
I like the thought that went into this thread and can see it as a good tool for newcomers. Or the seasoned numismatist. This is what is seen, day...
Good research. Thanks good info. I was wondering about the obv. also. But being a proof I thought some could be reflection.
Those are areas that I didn't even see, until I put it under the lens. The flashy area around the letters is the only part of the coin that has...
I had figured that it would stay in my collection as to the evidence that it was harshly cleaned. Though it hadn't crossed my mind that it could...
Stained and pitted surface from corrosion.
I am not a commemorative collector, And cant tell if it is die wear or not on the letters. I am leaning to Die wear with the angled pics.
FS also stands for full steps, on the Monticello.
Vintage even, I had completely forgot about Bucky Beaver.
Yes, the DSLR can take all the fun out of a coin. What you think you see and what is there, sometimes are a completely different story.
87P late die state 03P die crack. They sell but not worth much of a premium
For it to be worth more than 5 cents it would need to have FS. Or be a variety of some sort. I am not seeing either.
So, I have had this for a while. It has been sitting around and though mine, I am not sure I want it in my Collection. This is a little bit of...
The E PLURIBUS looks to be a perfect match. It could be a mid or earlier die state. The die scratches could be less significant or not present.
That's cool! Cool way to capture edge inscriptions .
Ha,I missed the poll completely.
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