Planchet laminations (due to improper metal mixture of the planchet strip) Nice example, but very very common. value - $2-$4 retail, imo.
Where did someone say it is, or might be, an experimental piece? It's a badly badly damaged coin, nothing else.
Planet Earth just called - it would like you back here.
Filled dies, struck thru machinery grease.
I like mine Kettle Corn flavor, please
Can't be sure without seeing good clear photos of both sides of the coin. In all probability, (without seeing photos) it's been copper-plated as...
That's an unusual find for circulation - most are found when the huge ballistic bags are broken down into the paper or clear plastic 'rolls'.........
My guess is that the partial reeding is from about 4:00 to 10:00, accounting the the Mis-aligned Die 'look'. Let us know if the reeding shows...
What sources or resources have you looked at to see a photo of the real 69-S DDO ??? Just wondering'.......on-line, book, or ?
sure sounds like you're defending the coin as a Mint-made product.
Does it look like any of the photos you've seen of the genuine 69-S Doubled Die? If not, it's not..... (and it's not)
Yep, and nice photos too !
Test Case - Failed miserably
You're correct - most Bisecting Die Cracks like that are on WarNicks (and 1940-S Nickels too, for example) but I don't recall seeing this DC on...
Trying to get into my action? I'll TRIPLE the reimbursement, AND send you a greeting card!
I'm waiting to write a check for the authentication/shipping fees........ Please advise when you've shipped it, to what Company you sent it to,...
I'm knowledgable enough to know you won't like any of the info you read about it.
Those are not, in any way, shape, or form, 'intricate patterns' Not even close to numismatic pareidolia. Their scientific names are: "gouges,...
It's your coin, but facts matter. What you see on the quarter occurred well after it was already in circulation. Acid/chemicals, whatever - I...
I agree with the above post -
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