The overall look pretty much shouts "transfer die fake."
64?
Looking at PCGS photograde, I'd say about F12.
I'm guessing corrosion, meaning die rust.
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Personally, I would rather use "collapsing die" instead of "die subsidence" as I think it is more descriptive and less opaque. Or to be brutal,...
Here is mine; I used axial light a few years ago to make the images which shows the color of the thin layer of oxidation on the surface. [ATTACH]...
Thanks for taking the time to post your report, I enjoyed reading it.
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I think you did ok. Looks nice and original. here is a link to a little history: http://www.coins.calkinsc.com/hardtimes.html
this is an MS64. The fields are reflective and color is accurate; scuffy slab though [IMG][IMG]
Very nice looking coin! Quite a bit of rub on the rev, I'll guess AU50
[IMG][IMG] 1814 E/A, PCGS VF30, a bit undergraded IMO
Bustchaser, the question for me is how much field luster is there? On bust halves you often have luster all around the stars and letters even...
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Nice analysis by Publius2. If the die markers are correct for a documented pair, that increases the chances of authenticity significantly. I...
That's a really nice Barber Half, and I'm glad you had his name added to the inserts (and that PCGS would work with you on that).
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