I agree. It's the biggest one I've ever seen!
Entry post. That is one beautiful coin. Thanks again!
I want this! The only ancient coin I have in my collection is a widow's mite.
I think they have been plated.
The answer is no. Any that were in circulation have long been pulled out of circulation. Like finding two 1943 copper cents.
No way it was intentional. See how close the rolled rim is to the lettering? The rim has been flattened, thus thickening it. Rolling in a dryer...
I really don't see anything except a little md
Start of a dryer coin.
Another thing to understand is that doubling happens in a pattern. You won't have one letter showing doubling and the letters on either side not...
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm supposed to be seeing.
Really can't tell if its a chip or zinc rot.
And it's the 88 with the 89 reverse you want to look for.
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It was kept in a container or book that had PVC in the material. That's a major NoNo for coins because it damages them. Take his advice. A 38 in...
It does appear to be the small date.
Sorry, but it looks like hits from another coin.
You have to understand, no modern coin is worth grading in mint state condition. It costs more to have them graded than the value in lower grade.
Merry Christmas!
Congratulations!
My vote is damaged after it was struck.
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