Coins found in circulation can acquire toning of this sort from any number of chemical or environmental means. It's not unusual. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! You do realize that this thread is more than 5 years old, don't you? Chris
I'll bet @Conder101 would know. Chris
I was just giving the poster the option! Chris
@Skyman Sy, I had an 1899-O with the same reverse crack around the perimeter except that mine was a later die state. The way the crack shifts...
Is this bull feces or are you planning to change your username? Chris
I'll bet they omitted the period after "10,000" on purpose. Chris
Me? I'd sure like to find a 1900 over 1899 $20 Eagle, but no such luck CRH'ing. Chris:wacky::wacky::wacky::wacky::wacky:
Ugh is an understatement, but I'm not allowed to post what I really think! Chris
Double Ditto! Chris
Your images don't look right. What are you using for lighting? Chris
I think you're seeing things! Chris
That's because the die metal has a mind of it's own, and it breaks any way it wants to. Chris
I assume you're referring to the 1984. It looks like normal circulation toning to me. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Dan! I'm the last person you want to ask about pennies. Several years ago, I decided to search a $50 Mint bag...
"Chock Full O' Nuts is that heavenly coffee" You must not be a coffee drinker or a pool player.;););) Chris
I think it should be......... "HOLLYWOOD......but MOLLY WON'T"
I think it is a VAM-2D(ump)
JP's Corner has them listed on the left-hand side of the page immediately below "Home". http://www.jpscorner.com/ Chris
I wasn't suggesting that it is real. On the contrary, I think it is a fake. The diagnostics paddy posted do not mention the thickness of the coin....
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