It doesn't appear to match up with any part of the obverse, so I don't think it is a clash. Chris
If the Coke cap came with a bottle of rum, I might consider it. Chris
The problem is that too many people expect to make a killing in the coin market. Chris
I call this one "Crackhead" because it sounds better than "Lambrain" (lamebrain!) Chris [ATTACH]
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Ditto! It looks like someone hammered another coin into it. Chris
I believe that is the way it is supposed to be for that date. Chris PS. Welcome to the neighborhood!
It's interesting how the "pull-away" toning below the date has turned almost black. Usually, it is lighter than the other toning. Chris
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I'm sure you will get many different opinions on what you should do. The important thing to remember is, "Will you be happy with them?" That is...
@Beefer518 Do you see all of those parallel striations around the mintmark? That is indicative of die deterioration doubling. Chris
I assume that you are referring to my avatar. That is a 1998-S Kennedy with a satin finish. It was produced solely for the 2-coin commemorative...
Okay, here is a half dollar that is missing the clad layer that I got from the Mint in 2004. It was in a $100 Mixed P&D bag. This coin remained in...
It appears to be a lamination error to me, too. Chris
My gut feeling is that this dime was subjected to some sort of chemical that turned it this color. I don't think it is missing the clad layer. The...
My crystal ball is in the repair shop! Chris
Have you weighed it? The copper-plated Zincolns should weigh 2.5 gms. If it has been dipped in a chemical solution to remove the copper plating,...
I've seen it more often than @paddyman98 posts on these forums. Chris;);)
It looks like an "8" to me. If you look at other Kennedy halves, the loop of the "9" is rounded, and the loop of the "8" is oval. Chris
I don't think the 1881 in the top right is a fake. Note the pull-away toning on the date and the lower stars. This can't be faked. Chris
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