You can buy plastic polish at most any auto parts store for only a few dollars. Most any of them will do the job. Really deep scratches are a...
Yes. You are correct.
63 if there is any luster we can not see.
The images make it look cleaned.
I'll guess it stayed a 53. Nice coin.
These are a bit cool to me. I would leave it the way it is. There are folks that collect error slabs.
After all these years, I would suggest removing the coin from the holder and checking the weight again. Coins with this exact look have came up...
You have good images. That's great. You should join the PCGS and the NGC forums as well and post it there. The experts there will give you the...
gunnern79 You need to understand what Chris posted here. The rim of the coin is upset (raised at the rim) before the coin is struck. It can't be...
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I agree. If doing a type set, it's tough to know enough about all the different type coin.
I would guess a drill bit.
Filled die is probably the best bet.
I agree with 67 but it's tough to grade proofs from images. Images don't always show hairlines.
Looks like it was plugged to me but I'm thinking it's an odd spot to put a hole to hang it. Maybe put there to sew it into a piece of clothing?
I can't follow what you are saying. Images would be helpful.
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The hits on the obverse kill it for me. You can find something better.
Fun stuff. Nice report.
I did not think banks were getting these in bags for many years.
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