From my vantage point, the surfaces look like they took too long in a white vinegar bath.
Odd placements but they have the look of feeder finger marks So I'm with Spark for now.
Agreed with die deterioration. They were trying to save the die as evidenced by the heavy die polishing.
They look good to me but some serious die polishing going on the top photo (obverse). IMHO, not worth slabbing.
"P" and misaligned die strike.
Yes to a die crack.
Parking lot road rash.
Yes, and I like the spread of it to nearly on top of the dome.
I have seen mis-aligned nickels with a thicker edge on them that could mimic a proof but the finish would be the telltale sign of a circulation...
He was a very bitter person. I think it had a lot to do with his health issues, but still, he was irritating at the least. Sorry, but that's just...
I would never sell this raw. What if someone were to contest it's authenticity. Slab it, no matter the cost. You will be much better off for it. JMHO.
Bring back the tube top and cut off jeans. That would raise some eyebrows. LOL.
@Vessel92 You may have some die deterioration doubling to go along with the true doubling.
With what's going on all the world with banking problems I can see more of this happening. They will be cutting costs and raising fees to...
$7-$13 admission? I always thought the Manchester shows were free admission. Is this something new, maybe for added security?
If you returned your other coins to the same bank, you were getting them from, then I can't say I blame them. There is no commercial use for half...
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