OP, you need to get the mint-mark plumb, before you take the image and post it . Here's an example of what I'm talking about . [ATTACH]
I hope Congress kills them . Ugly looking coin ( Shield Series ) ...
You are correct, the A to denticle is the good one ...
It sure looks egg shape ( bottom last 8 ) to me, which is a good sign for a DDO ..
Here's what the normal one looks like . [ATTACH] Here's what the variety looks like [ATTACH] Here's the OP and it looks normal too me [ATTACH]
I think the ear took a hit, if you could please, take a image of the doubling you see on the date . Pretty please ....
Here's a list of doubled dies for the shield cents . http://www.doubleddie.com/845597.html Here's one I own and don't mind the peanut gallery on...
I do think if pcgs took some images of your coin, it would look the same as the one I posted ..
How many different DDRs, do you have now ?
I went on pcgs coin facts, to see if any of the full shots, show the same doubling . [ATTACH] And the answer is yes .
Regular Strike [ATTACH] SMS Strike [ATTACH]
OP, your coins not cleaned, or dipped and the marks on the face are called luster breaks . I would need better images to grade the coin .
It's a die crack ..
Far Date starts out on Vam 5 and finishes on Vam 62 . http://www.vamworld.com/1889-P+Obverse
Those proofs, open up easy and I would take it out . I've heard that the rinse on the coin and the plastic container, don't go good together ....
Check if has the double ear [ATTACH]
I just took a look and yours doesn't have the chip, on the left wing ..
Ya, I know all about vams . Would need somewhat of closeups, too help
I've thrown them all back, but I'm looking for variety ...
I'm in the AU camp too ..
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