I don't see a raised second five. If there is one then it is either: A) Die deterioration doubling b) Machine doubling -flat and shelf like....
Just doesn't look natural to me AT @heavycam.monstervam @BlackberryPie
I see some metal flow lines running through the date but nothing to confirm a DDO. Definitely not polishing lines.
+1 Huh.
Seems I missed the direction you were headed to. Still these IMO deserve a grading scale depending on their preservation. Ie chips in the glass,...
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It is most likely environmental damage. Photos needed.
Seems that Young mag is gone. Profile page says Error and wont load.
The sand paper and nail these are completely blatant and employee assisted. The experimental glass cents definitely part of numismatic history and...
Get a light or two that you can move around until the details are shown in the photo. It's a challenge but can be done.
Just try to stabilize the camera. Get as close as you can without using the magnify function. Then crop and post the photos.
Nice cribbage board. I have been giving my son some lessons here lately. Very Cool!
The M20 may be silvered or plated.
That's interesting wish those last two had photos, Maybe you got more zinc on the surface of the coin. It is what they say is the reason for the...
I don't see the polish lines. I see a worn coin, had plenty of circulation. I could change my mind if the new pics are definitive.
PCGS says that @lordmarcovan is copper. I'd imagine that it has different compositions. I will look in the morning.
Thank you Santa! Can't beat silver right? 1878l 50 Centavos, 1917 3 cent, and a 42 Shillings They will fit well in my collection.:happy:[ATTACH]...
Sorry it's not April first. Still a little over four months away.
I have only seen one that would grade at a 66 or better. And I gave it back to a friend that asked me to look thru a jar of coinage he stashed in...
I can see how the fields would radiate luster much different between the fresh dies and old. I just have never been able to see the difference in...
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