Your first image shows a telltale sign of PMD the best. Note that the metal appears to be pushed up (crater effect) around the hole. Also,...
Yes! You can see where the eagle is missing some detail of the wing feathers just below the curve of the shoulder. Chris
Thanks! I'm interested in seeing them. Chris
It sounds to me like the author is fronting for one of the precious metals factions rather than writing for Coin World. I seem to recall reading...
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@Paddy54 What you see as doubling on "FIVE CENTS", I see as die deterioration. Chris
Just to clarify, once a blank goes to the upsetting mill, it becomes a planchet which then goes to the coining chamber. A blank does not have an...
@Paul Broccardi The die crack doesn't look the same. On the plate coin, the crack is seen nearer the left side at the top of the "I" and it...
It's because they aren't supposed to have the mark on them!:banghead::banghead: Have you looked at the reverse to see if there is any damage...
I don't mind as long as you don't use the images on another site. Chris
You had to try? Maybe you should buy some hand grenades! Chris
Yeah, it's 10c per thread. You owe paddy a dime. Chris
Never mind! I placed my vote for both items on your poll since none of it is worth anything. Chris
It is a clad coin made of copper & nickel. The poll you added to the thread is useless. A poll is only used to count votes. Chris
@NewCollectorRick Nope, the 1987S isn't missing a clad layer. I would think it would be extremely rare to find a proof coin of any denomination...
I didn't suggest that it was silver. I've seen a uniform rim on hundreds of spooned coins. Yes it could be a dryer coin, but you only showed an...
It looks like it has been spooned.........PMD Your poll serves no purpose! Chris
Maybe that is the one reason why I only use my phone for conversations.:) Chris;)
Maybe you need to adjust your white balance. Chris
If Mike Mezack didn't, if Mike Mezack didn't, I say if Mike Mezack didn't repeat so many phrases over and over and over and over and over and over...
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