Frank: Actually, I believe it to be a contemporary fake. I have a sister to that piece, in the form of a Seated Quarter. they are very...
I'd go for the NGC piece. Okay, the contest is over. What are the grades? I'll bet that the PCGS is graded higher.
GOLD 12/01/2008 774.60 -42.50 -5.21% SILVER 12/01/2008 9.36 -0.98 -9.55% PLATINUM 12/01/2008 807.00 -71.00...
Looks like nice reverse clash marks. Also, check Breen, the position of the arrows is unusual, could be a nice variety.
I agree, not the result of a 'fall'. And, I agree, very interesting. I'd love to examine it, and have to check mine.
Back to the subject at hand: That is a very interesting catch coin hunk. Do you remember who's coin it is?
It has been a while, Clembo, since you showed off your two-centers. Nice 1870!
Take your time detecting, some days are good others not quite as good. But, you'll make 'that find' soon enough.
The die cracks on Seated coins are not common, but they are not exactly rare.
The first one could be a metal detecting coin. The fertilizers really ruin stuff.
most likely a greased die.
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