I have a hard time seeing this as a Gem coin. I went 64* for the toning, even with the focal carbon spot.
There is a little damage but most of what you are looking at is from a deteriorate die.
In this instance I hope that Frank means Roosevelt.
Coins in those type of sets tend to tone. Some go solid colors and some will tone like a target. And that is when the perimeter tones and then it...
I like them both. If I could only buy one it would be number 1 because the coin looks to be a better coin. But the toning on number 2 is my favorite.
No one is going to speculate on a coin that they can't see because it is too blurry.
That is damage. If it had been an actual error/significant error. You ruined most of the numismatic value by buffing it. That is not an accepted...
I was just being sarcastic. I see the hole now. Fun find.
I am going to start the cents today. I will update if there is anything good found.
Zinc should have a grey look. What ever is on it is damage. You can save it. But there really is no need to put much effort into the WHY.
Can't give you an AU Grade because the coin isn't AU. I am in The Fine to VF area also. And could possibly be netted on the low end because of the...
Nice looking photos. I thing that your coin has some die deterioration. I can't find any matches to the MM placement.
Special was kind of tongue in cheek. I agree that folks used to go crazy, But with Gradeflation and CAC still giving these coins bumps. Folks that...
"I am on the beach now in Aruba, and When I get back to my Villa, I will look at the photos on my laptop." HaHa ole Ed was a crack up.
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As Mozzillo said it is just toning. Gold is one of the first color progressions of toning.
Oh yeah send it right in. Def not an error though.
In competent is as in competent does. Happy Gilmore
Glad it will stay as an educational piece. The gold sticker is pretty special I hear?
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