Thanks, Dottie! I have to admit that I sometimes get sucked into the combat zone, myself, but usually in self-defense. Chris
Agreed, that it is a scratch. From your photos, I can see places where coin metal is pushed up along the edge. You won't see this in a crack...
However, if you're referring to the marks on the base of the neck, those are the designer's initials. Chris
I think it has been spooned. If it had been a dryer coin, you would expect to see damage to the devices of both sides. Chris
Perhaps @Rick Stachowski can help you. This is not my area of expertise. Chris
Like Frank aka @Treashunt said, it is machine doubling. There is a difference between true hub doubling and machine doubling. Hub doubling...
I don't see any hub doubling. Chris
Has CT created a special "Troll Forum"? Chris
As long as you realize that when it comes time to pass your collection along to your children, it will still only be worth face value. Chris
I forgot to tell you that yours are very pretty. I'm particularly fond of that toning. I assume they are .999 fine silver. Chris
What? Don't you remember the Somali Guitar coins more than 10 years ago? Chris
I'm very fond of my MACO medals. You shouldn't be afraid to take them out of those flips to get better images of them. [ATTACH] Just out of...
You just can't stop, can you! Let the OP have her day, and go somewhere else. Chris
Ditto! By the way, @coin0208 , welcome to the neighborhood! Chris
Dottie, I'm sorry that your (very reasonable) question caused this thread to become mired in a "back-and-forth" argument. As for your...
@JBerk732 First, welcome to the neighborhood! Since you're new to coins, it is important for you to learn as much about the minting process as...
Who told you that? Chris
Huh? Didn't they have Brylcream back in Lincoln's day? Chris
I'm not so sure about this damage being caused by feeder fingers. It looks like the die needed a good cleaning to remove a build-up of grease &...
@Dj67 Dottie, your bicentennial Ike looks like it was subjected to some form of environmental damage. In my opinion, it is not worth submitting...
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