Wrong again.
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Really nice 1897, x115
I guess it could be from a damaged die but I'm thinking it's a dropped design element.
Sounds like die polish lines. I'm sure the lines are actually raised. Raised lines catch more light and look brighter.
So what do you call a coin that tones over many years to the point that it is really dark? Is it no longer toned? At what point do you call it...
Just damage.
It looks like it was once mounted in a Lucky holder.
Just for the fun of it. This is the real deal. [IMG]
At the rate you are going, expect others to do the same.
Call me out anytime. I'll bring the truth, you bring the fiction.
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I really like dealers like that. Wish I knew one in my area.
It is a mind game trying to understand orientation of the strike. Clashed dies sometimes drive me crazy. Yes that's a short trip for me:) This one...
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