Hey guys, that is one butt ugly coin. Especially since I don't own it. Better luck next time, Spock.
Wow, for a minute there I didn't realize that this was an old posting, and I thought that Roy was back!
At least the seller was honest about it being an altered coin. Too bad that the next seller won't be as honest.
no added value, and yes, it is mechanical/strike doubling.
Doug: Except that in this instance the lamination is still in place, not removed which would cause an indent. It looks like a lamination to me.
Those coins are disgusting, especially since they are not in my collection. WOW!
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Coin: Agreed, the designs would be incused . The areas between the designs, here the spaces between the columns in the memorial, would be...
looking at the reverse to the viewer's left, I see the image of the obverse in the field. So, it would appear to be a clashed die. Strange that...
Interesting thoughts. It would appear that the lower mintages have been hoarded and are being released are needed. However, that would not...
Jack: Good luck! Those wheaties in the picture look scrubbed. I hope that I am wrong.
Thanks to all, and the same to you.
See comments in your other posting. plus: I don't trust any auction where the bidders id's are kept private.
CoinCollect: The design will be the opposite of what appears on the normal coin. That is, as in your picture, the 'raised' areas on the...
dizzy: what was your address agian? Seriously, nice coins. the 1836 looks about VF to me, Ben can id the Overton variety faster than I can....
shadow: It is possible that it is a double die, but without a picture any opinion is worthless. And, welcome to the forum.
agreed.
dizzy: I might as well say it: I hate you! Seriously, do you need help????????
uh.............I 'assumed' East because I don't know nothin' about dem dere type 'a coins, Mistah. Also, 'cause of the design, looked kinda like...
try this:...
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