Then you should realize what I mean - that any Proof, even if it has been in circulation, is still very obviously a Proof. Morgans are no...
I don't believe that one came from Venice, but rather from one of the other European countries who copied their coinage. But in that condition and...
Not gonna say it would be impossible - there's always cracked planchets as was mentioned - but it's pretty dang unusual !
Yes that is exactly what I am saying. Not much else I can say except it is a known variety.
It's a chocolate and vanilla thing - so it depends on who wants it.
That and he doesn't know what haze is.
The R and M are reversed because - An interesting variation is marked with the letters on either side of the shield incorrectly.
On the the coin in your link, the only portion of that that is a drift mark is the tiny little mark just above the LA in Dollar. Which if you look...
No way would I believe that that the OP's coin has a drift mark. - drift mark An area on a coin, often rather long, that has a discolored,...
I'd soak it again, probably overnight. Looks to be some remnants of the glue on the right side of the reverse, just inside the legends.
Adam I'd say that you should count your blessings that the coins look the way you do. That "look" is a huge plus ! Don't do a thing to those coins...
If I was bettin on it, I'd bet the OP's coin is as fake as 3 dollar bill.
I assume this coin is a Proof since only Proofs develop haze. But to answer your question, yes. Haze is the beginning stages of toning. But as...
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