VAM-8B shows a clash on the obverse, my clash is on the reverse.
Does a hairline actually displace metal or simply cause contrast?
I found a match for 1886 but not for 1884.
Chuckle of the day.
Where can I find more information? I didn't see anything on maddie.com or Vam World.
Thanks for the overlay Sal. It looks like the back of neck as I described. Thoughts?
Can anyone help with this. It looks like a die clash on the reverse located on the inside of the top right (facing) of the wreath. It appears to...
+1! I wasn't going to say anything. I didn't want to rain on someones post/coins.
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Can your friend find a local coin show? He/she may find multiple dealers to talk to and find the best price for their treasures.
Since I started this post I have compared this coin at other '66 SMS Kennedy halfs. They all have a proof like finish. I agree this loose SMS that...
Agreed!
I understand your frustration. Bids like this happen all the time to me. $27 for a common date and likely permanently damaged Peace dollar + the...
Coin defiantly has luster as I described in my original post. Thank you for providing this info and pictures! What caught my eye with this coin is...
If it's a pet peeve why did your reply start with two questions asking for clarity of what does NMM mean? Did you develop a pet peeve based solely...
My first thought, but how can the frost on the lettering and the eagle be explained?
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This coin has a mirror finish that you can use to comb your hair with. At first I thought it was polished or plated. The obverse device has the...
For $20 bucks you did great, and you got invaluable education. Enjoy the coin!
Cleaned but not harshly cleaned. In other words there are no hairlines or signs of abrasive cleaning that show up in your picture. Properly...
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