I picked up a few today, This first one was produced by medalic art co. I like the detail that was put into this medal. The high relief, and...
Glad you did @easj3699
Thanks for not pulling my leg. I am gonna have to open them. If I do they will go under the lens unless damaged. The envelope looks pretty clean...
They were priced to sell.Now you are making me want to open them even more. If ya'll are pulling my leg, well that's funny.
It is all circulation damage with a die chip in the 9.
So I stopped in an antique store today, One that has a lot of dealers move in and out, the lady directed me to a new sellers case. I found these...
If there are more of them, I could only put them in the same category as the 13' liberty nickel. And I believe from what I read the die was caught...
Unless I am missing something. With only Three known examples I would say these were an inside job.
The 900 is referring to the coin being 90% silver. This tone can happen anywhere on the coin. Silver is very susceptible to toning.
You should ask to have this thread moved to the ancients forum.
Full Obv pics and rev would be a help.
Nice snag, I also have a scope on a couple nice Liberty's
Imo with cameras that do most everything for you. Pics are more about lighting than focus.
I like the thought that went into this thread and can see it as a good tool for newcomers. Or the seasoned numismatist. This is what is seen, day...
Good research. Thanks good info. I was wondering about the obv. also. But being a proof I thought some could be reflection.
Those are areas that I didn't even see, until I put it under the lens. The flashy area around the letters is the only part of the coin that has...
I had figured that it would stay in my collection as to the evidence that it was harshly cleaned. Though it hadn't crossed my mind that it could...
Stained and pitted surface from corrosion.
I am not a commemorative collector, And cant tell if it is die wear or not on the letters. I am leaning to Die wear with the angled pics.
FS also stands for full steps, on the Monticello.
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