I'm not sure. It does create a fake luster look that can be hard to see in images. You can sometimes see a buildup of metal next to the devices....
This coin sold for $69,000 years ago. Not mine. [IMG]
This one shows a clash with a Flying Eagle cent. [IMG] This one shows the clash from the quarter. [IMG]
They have 10% copper in them.
Whizzing is done with a high speed rotary tool and a very fine wire brush. The lines on this coin are almost straight.
I don't think it is. Even if it was, it's worth 1 cent. Too much damage.
It is very simple. Don't try to overthink it.
Pretty coin.
I don't think proof are made from extra thick stock. The square rims may make them look that way. The OP coin looks plated.
Sorry. Just damage.
Not in this case.
I'm thinking someone brushed it by hand.
Yes. Both are large dates.
No. It's damage.
I don't think it has been cleaned. Looks like a normal circulated coin.
Nice. Do you know what the obverse says?
I see something in the lower loop of the 8 but the 9 just looks like it took a hit.
Nice coin. So many of these have been messed with. Nice original look.
I love it. Folks talking tax avoidance on a public forum. I wonder how many IRS workers are coin collectors? Do they still have a reward program?;)
coinzip Is this sunk into the coin or raised? My eyes keep going back and forth.
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