Oh, I like that crimped one, Lehigh. I feel like you don't see those nearly as often as the straight edge ones.
Yes, that appears to be Die Deterioration Doubling. It is extremely common: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die-deterioration_doubling
Nice coins. Is there something that attracts you to that date in particular? Is it special for some reason?
Assuming it is genuine (which I'm not sure of), that is the sort of look I've seen on coins that were acid washed. The acid eats away at the...
We have a saying in this hobby: buy the coin, not the story. Somebody sold you a story. That is absolutely not original toning, and they have...
You think? I think they're cleaned or dipped. That orangey toning is not original. I think they are actually quite unattractive. I'd call them low...
I don't know why you like them. Show us some of yours?
It still isn't as smooth as @rmpsrpms , but it is better than my previous attempts. As messydesk has been saying, moving the lights instead of the...
Here is a PCGS 64 roll toned Morgan that I used to own: [ATTACH]
Yes, Morgans were often stored in rolls. They didn't come from the mint - but the majority of modern coins aren't rolled at the mint either...
The commonly accepted practice for details coins like this is to not assign an actual number. F-12 or 15 doesn't really matter - it generally...
When you say errors, are you talking about striking errors like broadstrikes and off-centers? Or are you referring to varieties like DDO and DDR?...
Looks to be a high AU. I'd expect somewhere in the $5-$10 range.
I agree. The lettering is also all backwards - a sure sign this is a pressed piece.
Looks like an attractive, well struck coin. Can't grade from the out-of-focus pictures, but it appears like it is nice.
They are actually even more common on gold, because it is more valuable. Silver coins were frequently adjusted, but because gold was so much more...
Feel free to disagree, of course, but those are exactly the type and character of hairlines that indicate "improperly cleaned." I've never seen an...
The color is just a white balance issue. Anyways, nice find! The 79 Near Date is worth a pretty good premium. Congrats.
What is it? Or what was it used for? When was it made? Is it rare?
Nope, it is nickel.
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