Here is an overlay: [IMG] [IMG]
Also the die state makes it look weaker than an earlier die state coin. Maybe in the MS-62 grade. I see a bit of light scuffing/or fingerprint on...
Here are a few listed on eBay....
MS-64
Normally we would think doubled die, but because the devices are incuse, (raised on the die) die movment makes them look like a doubled die, but...
Here is the results of the MD incuse devices issues: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
The image is made with two images of a coin and rotated to the position they could be in during the strike. (IE flipped horizontal and rotated 180...
Nice large die chip.
The letters on Homestead is machine doubling. The marks under the Buck and pump look like something was struck into the coin. I see this a lot on...
I think he is referring to the carbon spot on the left side of the date.
Sorry, but I see a normal coin.
Here is a side by side of a DDO and MD: [IMG]
I agree. Damaged during the strike.
I bought a bag back on the 50 States series. They were the same way. They looked like the mailman played tambourine with the box they came in....
As the die ages, the devices that face the rim are first to be affected. At first (MDS) the devices start to round over. Then the shape continues...
Looks like a breakdown of the die. From the date you can see the coin was struck from a VLDS die. The breakdown is a slight deterioration like die...
Here is what you are seeing. [IMG] [IMG] The other marks must be die scratches. I see no correlation of them to the overlay.
Looks like a VLDS coin. A lot of chipping. The devices are enlarging towards the rims. Some slight MD (Machine doubling/damage), but no hub...
Check at lease one roll to see what is in there. Then if you find something collectable, go back and buy more if there is a variety. But you need...
To me, it show die wear/deterioration in that area. Nice color though.
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