Agreed. If anything, I like the rim toning on the first one better than the spottiness on the second. If you're heartbroken just send them to...
The more I hear, the more I like my theory. :) No way, I've only got three of them. :eek::eek: But I kind of approach this with Occam's razor....
I thought at least someone would suggest that this was a poorly mixed alloy that created a puddle of pure nickel. Let's say that puddle had a...
Thanks for the additional insights @BadThad and @physics-fan3.14. And I'm OK with that. It's going into a set in 2x2's anyway, so I don't want...
One way to tell damage that is caused by contact is that the metal gets pushed up on the side that is away from the impact. [ATTACH] Here you can...
Wonderful
I haven't seen too many cents with that fiery red deep in the features. Oddly enough, this 1928 also has that, even though it's a different mint....
Another shot of the reverse..... The holder is opened, so this is the coin without any plastic in front of it. I love the electric blue. I may...
I see what you mean. If those marks are from polishing the die, then could a polished die be flatter than it originally was, and not be as...
OK, this is getting real interesting again! When I get home I will try to photograph more detail in that area. I really don't see anything there...
Thank you. Not every coin is perfect but they all seem to have a story to tell.
Thanks everyone. This seems to make sense. The coin is shiny, due in part to the toning that has formed, but lacks the cartwheel luster that I...
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