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Canadian coins, as well as some other world coins, have 'medallic alignment' for their coins- just the opposite of US coins.
I'm not a Die Variety guy, but it seems like: 1. Your coin is not the RPM from the NGC site. 2. Your coin might have an RPM, albeit different...
You're not the Guppy they're looking for.
I'd say it's worth certifying it only if you want to. The cost of the certification/two way postage, etc. will exceed the value of the O/C...
Sorry, but what you see in the reeding/on the reeded edge, is just numismatic pareidolia.
....not much to add
It's a common effect - Might bring a few dollars or a bit more if you put it up on Ebay, starting at .99 cents.
The slight bulge to the left of the I of IN is probably just the metal pushed into the coin from the edge ding/bruise. If not, it's still not...
Same cause as the '72.
Not a die adjustment strike. It's struck thru grease or other machinery oil. If it were a DAS, the rims would be soft, if there at all. and...
Yes, that's a rim ding/bump at 8:30 - Not sure what else you're pointing us to.
corroded
Looks like a chemical was on the coin on both sides (same area). The green verdigris might be a sign of it too. Not a clad layer defect, imo.
If it's bright and shiny, it's been re-plated If it's dark, dull, and grey, it's been de-plated. Based on your description, and no photo, I'd...
Mornin' - It's a very nice cracked die/die chip. I wouldn't call it a shattered die at this point; maybe another 10,000 strikes or so (lol)...
Sorry, but that's all damage on the reverse of the dime.
I obviously made a mistake in that Half dollar description. Send it in to PCGS for a corrected label. Sorry Fred
....and Ill be at FUN, and glad to view it in-hand at my table.
The '7' or 'L' is a stain or discoloration. Nothing more.
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