Yep, that's wood! I've bought and sold many woodies at a premium. It's all in the eyes of the beholder!
Do you have a picture of the reverse? It actually looks to be off-center. If it's not, it's an extreme MAD. As for the 9, that's a grease filled...
Not off-center, it's a MAD (Mis-Aligned Die), very common and it doesn't add a premium unless it's so far off that design elements are missing.
Definately a weak attempt at a fake. It's a 1944-D that was altered and then someone tried to conceal the alteration with fake toning.
Definately a CUD and definately worth a premium.
Banks are in business to make money, they are not a free institution, plain and simple.
Lance....have I told you lately? . . . . . YOU SUCK! :p That 22D is to DIE for! :thumb:
Repulsive is too weak of a word. LOL
Harshly cleaned, polished.
Nice 25-D!
This one didn't fool many....thanks Dick.
AWESOME FIND! :D Just think if it was a WAM too....wow. 99+% of coins like this posted here are vice jobs, it's refreshing to see the real...
Canon rocks.....NICE PICS!
Very cool....it's a MAD reverse! Very interesting coin! These are pretty scarce, I'd guess between $50-$100 or so.
LOL, yea....and I can tell you this for certain...the coin has never been dipped. :D
Always post a picture of BOTH sides. It helps in the evaluation.
Why is the rim not damaged then?
Yea, I've been taking more time lately. I was doing the TPG 10 second grade and it hurt me, I got shoved down to 10th. Now I'm doing more...
I agree with ziggy! NICE FIND!
Yea, the smiley face sticker! PQ+++ for the grade! LOL
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