A planchet flaw in that spot is not out of the question, either.
That's a really, really tough coin, WFN.
I agree, looks like damage to me too as there is some disturbed metal around the A also. I can't really tell much about the surfaces otherwise.
I am so glad this cache was found by archaeologists and not looters!
Since I don't really need AF or AE when using the camera on a copy stand, some time ago I bought an old manual 105mm Micro-Nikkor. cost about...
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That's the Pogue coin. (no CAC bean, either)
Collect what you like. No right or wrong way. I started trying to do a US type set. side tracked into Trade Dollars (over 40 now); capped bust...
I agree. Since the CAC sticker means JA thinks it nice for the assigned grade, there's no guarantee it will upgrade if resubmitted. Might be...
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Looks like a nice coin for the album!
I like Collective Coin too. you can store private comments (like purchase price there) and posting the images to thread is really easy, just copy...
No question fake.
I hadn't noticed, thanks for pointing that out. This is a really good looking coin when rotated under a light. The person I bought it from had...
I really like the op's coin, nice circulated example that looks totally original. I have this one, without an S, first pic at an angle to show...
cool artifact, amazing state of preservation for being made of straw.
Looks ok to me, light circ maybe au55, and an obv rim cud. A pretty cool coin.
A neat example of how art is all around and finds its way into everyday life. And onto nerdy coin forums!
Part of the charm of these is just the fact that they survived at all, after being buried, fallen between floor boards, whatever. Plus, they are...
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