I knew these were lathe rings. You never gave us much of a chance. :woot: Not having the bragging rights just made me go into a deep and dark...
I saw that about the Olive garden also. Too bad that sign is not more readable. Very interesting thread overall.
I can see the shift along the edge. The broken die has just not fallen away at this point.
Possibly roller marks?
Strange, hard as I tried I could only find this address in Eastpoint, Michigan. Nothing comes up for Chicago.
Not to my knowledge. Are you pulling my leg? LOL. The doubled knees are usually so small you need a 10X magnifier. Very minimal most times but...
There are examples of doubled knees in Wexler's listings but not a doubled statue.
Looks like the pre cud type of break.
Outstanding job! Absolutely stunning piece of art. I applaud you.
While she spills an over hot coffee in her lap while paying for it. Oh, the possibilities.
Be very , very careful on Etsy and Listia. Lot's of bogus coins on each site. If your pics are good enough for Jack D. Young, then you might want...
Lovely coin indeed! Congrats!
Silver Eagles are too high now. Austria Philharmonics and Canadian Maple Leafs are a better value.
Many different striking errors can create a double rim effect. When overall striking pressure is too high, or if striking pressure is increased at...
I'm tagging @Fred Weinberg and hopefully he might shed some light on this. He would likely know.
@Idhair is onto something here. Not sure what caused this but something is hokey.
But the letters are not backwards as they would be with a squeeze like you are suggesting.
I'd like to live in an alternate reality where these become cull, junk or melt value coins. Morgans aren't cheap anymore.
Looks like moved metal from over top it. Damage IMHO.
He took to collecting at about the same age as I did, around 11 or 12. He is 44 now and well versed. It's always great to find something like an...
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