Both are normal. The coin with the letters into the rim is caused by a worn die. It’s very common and called a Ridge Ring. Welcome to CT.
It looks genuine to me and .05 is acceptable, within tolerance and it’s also circulated enough to loose a little weight. If you sent it to a TPG...
@paddyman98 Glad you’re able to go and help them. And hopefully everything works out so you can get back there as planned. Have a great day. :)
It looks it but it has a lot lower mintage than mine.
A sound decision. :)
Lots of rain here too. No big downpours been raining for a week and they’re calling for rain for the next five days. Gray guys are in a normal...
Dansco albums can be very difficult to find. Be patient and keep looking.
This date has a high mint of 235,480.
Nice find for sure.
L & C Coins is also good but a little higher priced. Never had a problem with them either.
I haven’t bought from them recently but they are a good outfit. I’ve never had a problem with them.
Not a hard to get one but it does command a premium. Nice find.
Sure is. How did you come across this?
Minted from gold found in California during the gold rush days. The Red Book lists them. I don’t collect them but I do but the ones that appeal to...
Here’s my newest piece of California Gold. Graded by NGC as MS-62. It’s dated 1855/4 Octagon Liberty 1:4th Dollar. A nice piece with minting...
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The longer the mint can use a die the less it costs to manufacture coins. As long as it’s up to standards for public use it’s fine with the mint.
Yes it’s doubled but it’s not a doubled die. It’s from a worn die.
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