Hi, Dottie! There is no telling what really caused this damage, but it is safe to say that the Mint did not create a special die just to strike...
First, welcome to the neighborhood, David! If you're quoting someone (like I have done here) click on "Reply" which is located at the bottom...
I'm guessing that Barrows had it made in Australia before he left for the Philippines where he was KIA at Bataan. If he has any family left, I'd...
How about backing away a little bit so I can see a larger part of the coin? Chris
Thank you for my 15,000th Like! Chris
@Rick Stachowski @paddyman98 Thanks, guys! Chris
Have you tried using "Upload a File" at the bottom of each post? Note: Please use "Full Image" rather than "Thumbnail". Chris
I think your coin has been subjected to environmental damage. Perhaps our resident metal detectorist @paddyman98 can show you images of similar...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! It is not unusual for coins that have been in circulation for 30 years to tone in different ways. Having a...
Republic of Viet Nam 1966-1967 Chris
Yes, it does look like glue. Note that IGWT in the reverse image is backwards. Chris
Ditto! Chris
Okay! Would someone mind posting the images of the valuable 1969-S Doubled Die so she can compare them? Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood @Oli_Cast ! Your 2nd & 4th images show the mark, but the 3rd image does not. It's possible that it is just a...
Yeah! I'm 70! Be kind! Chris;)
Why? There isn't a single vending machine still in use in the country that will accept them. Most cash registers don't even have a slot for them....
Like paddy said, both are PMD. The one on the right looks like someone used a wire wheel or wire brush as a drill attachment or grinding wheel...
You can call them SleazeBay. You can call them FleaBay, but brother, don't ever suggest that they know what they are doing. Chris
It's a little bit interesting since it comes directly to the point of the star, but you do have to realize that die cracks are just about the most...
I asked a simple question, and you were offended by it. I'm only trying to make the point that those are two sources that you should not assume...
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