Whatever is in his hair looks like the white stuff that is on the fed bank seal. I do not think that is a chop mark.
They are hands with a pointing finger. Could be chop marks, but I have never seen them before.
In that condition, it is not worth keeping for any reason. Unless you just like it. Who am I to tell you not to keep it if you like it It is...
I would not bother with the stains. If you can afford to keep it, keep it.
If you are intrigued by paper money serial numbers, scrape together $100 and buy a strap (100 notes) of singles from your local bank. Search...
That 4 looks like a combination of it took a hit die crack. Taking a hit probably altered the angle.
So is the OP's coin a vise job?
I agree with Fred. Like that makes a difference!
Why is this in the almost paper money thread?
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