What did you want to know ?
I agree , it looks like it could be the real thing , but like Rick said a straight on better pic is needed .
Sarcasm ? Me ?;)
I'm sure you'll find one you're happy with . I think we've all bought coins we regretted later .
So a coin has to be slabbed with the words PL in order for it to be proof like . Then was the coin Proof like before it was sent in and got the PL...
Sure looks like it in the pic , but the weight is correct . Maybe a lead alloy ?
Also now that I look at the scratches or gouges , it seems to be the same color on the inside as the fields . Not a good sign at all . Also I'd...
o Mostly with glued or soldered MMs . If you have a strong enough loupe or scope , look to see if any part of the MM's bottom is not touching...
I really can't see the D well enough to tell . But in the PCSG Grading and counterfeit Detection book it says , " The shape of the MM is crucial ,...
You were the one who told me about it , how'd you forget it .;)
Also remember while this coin is a definite fake , you have to consider that if the MM doesn't match it still may be a real coin . For the '80-CC...
Sometimes if the coin isn't seated perfectly in the collar it will oscillate at high speeds and can cause doubling on one or both sides of the coin .
Machine Doubling .
I mostly collect US Bust halves and CWTs but have a few Roman imperial coins , I'm waiting for a few nice Greek coins and love yours . Great eye .
Definite fake as MM is totally wrong and date looks off too , though I haven't checked it . Also the details look too soft for a CC coin .
Definitely not from a lathe as it would have faced off the whole top of the coin where it was used and as others stated always cuts an almost...
2 great pick ups , I really like them both I'm glad Jim and Doc ID'd it for you as I don't know dollars like they do .
Loved those Stellas Amanda , nice writeup as usual .
This really rings a bell for me . I used to keep 10 slabs in a white Intercept Shield box , up in the rafters of my basement . I had my cousins...
My bet is on a pocket piece that was constantly thumbed .
Separate names with a comma.
