They appeared to be completely mashed into 1 coin. The only technology available over there for glue sniffers to mash 2 coins together like that...
When I was a kid I found a merc dime/ wheatie that was mashed together. But it was right by the freight tracks so someone must have put the two...
Still think it's a proof coin. Since you are unlikely to find a 1959 business strike in circulation after 67 years that will look like that.
If it's not plated as stated above, in 1959, Philly made the proofs. So it could be a proof.
Those look pretty interesting. Maybe ask Steve in Tampa. I tried an online site for obsolete bank notes and my Norton had a stroke.
No. Even on the Buffs an MM is usually not difficult to see.
I have those middle 2 and this, looks better out of the sleeve. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Try full image before clicking post. 70 cents in the self serve change cup. Why wouldn't I take it? I would and I did and I don't feel bad about...
It can be a partial. Usually all on one side only. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It would be much thinner than that if all you had was a copper core. And the design elements on both sides would not be so crisp and easy to see....
Well I spend a lot of the coins I find, so they end up in circulation. Almost impossible to be missing both clads as all you will have is a copper...
Use full size when posting a photo. There's no error. Sometimes you can find a coin that is missing a clad layer but that will be 1 side only, and...
Cull value. $5. The reason is, if a wire brush had been taken to this coin to remove caked on crud, and a thin patina of metal, the resulting coin...
As for low runs you prob want the 32,000 runs.
I see the appearance of doubling, but I am not seeing the split serifs. Perhaps highlight them some how with a comparison photo.
I think, the mint mark usually will not be doubled, even when other real doubling is present. So if it is, it will usually be RPM or machine doubling.
I thought someone made a piece of jewelry out of an old half dollar. But the weight is way off, and I can see in the loupe it is cast and probably...
This is true. But that's why it is up to the individual to educate themselves about grading, and it works the other way as well, some better coins...
Here are mine, metal detecting finds. 4 NIFCs 3 Ikes and a gold plated SBA. [ATTACH]
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