I'm thinking worn die, let's see what others say.
The lettering, the bow, the mint mark???
https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=335557
That's what I thought, but the picture doesn't show what I would think would be that kind of surface.
I don't think it would upgrade :) and am not sure if a PCGS would be any better than an NGC. You could always go for a green or gold bean.
How?
Interesting thread. There was another discussion recently when I opened my big mouth and opined that proofs don't have luster (thought I read it...
The "doubling" does look interesting but when it involves the lettering and the date, that seems to point to MD...wait for someone (and that means...
If they told us they would have to kill us
Yeah, fresh surfaces could also be called "activated". That's why I have been thinking that after any acceptable cleaning process, there should...
Hey @Jimm usually when you switch coins it is a good idea to make a new post. Welcome to CT
...or we put you on double-secret probation... [ATTACH] :)
Looks more like a lamination error to me.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/11/national/japan-starts-minting-coins-featuring-new-reiwa-imperial-era/#.XSuOondFyM8
Entry post...I got one of these for my daughter's mother-in-law who is from India and had a loop soldered on so she could use it as a charm...kind...
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Not sure of what you are doing, but I can't open those. When you attach a file, do it full size, that's what people here prefer...welcome to CT
Interesting coin
And your opinion IS better than mine. Really
Place tongue firmly in cheek...why bother with these fancy schmancy degrees when the company you work for will probably expect you to be a...
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