Looks like it took a hit as did on the cheek. Doesn't look doubled to me.
Welcome to CT and they are worth face value.
Nothing noticeable.
If and when this happens, I'll be dead and gone but I have tried to inspire new collectors to keep it from happening.
I see Haley's Comet. Above that is Saturn and to the left is a squirrel in a bubble. :)
Looks like it was dragged behind a car with Newlyweds instead of cans. PMD=Pretty Much Destroyed. :(
PFP or Made to fool people
Sorry Fish but the slab says nothing. Slabs can't talk. :)
Being grainy or smooth doesn't matter on this coin. It's a fake. Period. Be glad you only paid $5.00 for it. And welcome to CT.
Faint signs of MD but then I've been starring at a PC screen for 9 hours.
What a shame.
It didn't come from the Mint looking like that.
Beautiful coin. MS-64
Grease. Nice example. Shame it's beat up.
I don't get excited about anything before I have my Wheaties. :)
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That's a nice find Kurt! I'd go with your original theory, cut from a set.
Buy now and check out JM.
Hard to tell from the blurry photo. Probably another altered '48, but if not and it's real, we have another million dollar coin.
Not a proof. Looks like au-50, maybe 55. Not one of my specialties but it shows definite signs of wear.
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