It looks like glue on the coin.
I wonder if they are calling the dentils, reeding.
You sure it's reeded? Should be Lettered.
Fun coin. Struck with a rusty obverse die. It has PVC damage from being left in an auction holder. I was too stupid to know better. This is a bit...
I use shot glasses and do one coin at a time. I pick a glass that is the right size to support the coin by the edges. An old glass flashlight lens...
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The color of the coin is really a common look for cents of this age.
I agree. We have laws that protect historic houses but nothing to protect great works of art about our history as a country. Those that tear down...
At the Fun Show each year there is a table where they make and teach folks the art. Fun to watch how it's done.
Cool looking coin.
Damage.
4 year old thread.
Oh, just 75K. ;)
Now that's a coin to brag about John. The 9 leaves is really special.
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How do you know that it's real?
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Mechanical doubling. No extra value.
How do you know it's real and that it's fire damaged? We can't tell either from the images. If real, I would send it in. If damaged it will come...
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