I would just leave the coin in the holder it's in. I looks happy there.
It's a nice looking coin.
Maybe just the images but I'm not sure it's real.
I love watching the birds and cats mess with each other.
Great timing. I thought you might jump in here. Does the edge lettering ever decide the Overton #?
The 7070 is a really cool album. Fun to build.
She cleaned up really well. Nice coin.
I started a paper log about 40 years ago. I log every coin as soon as I get it. About once a year, I'll load the coins into the software I use....
So tell us just exactly what the big difference is. What is a double die?
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I'll vote counterfeit as well.
You can join PCGS at different levels. The Gold level is $149 and you get a voucher to have 4 coins graded for free. You still pay for shipping...
Rick Snow has several books out there. I believe he is the best there is on Flying Eagle Cents and Indian Head Cents. BooksB4Coins is spot on....
Folks here gave you information you needed to improve your images. If you don't take that information and us it, you will never get good answers...
I hope you got lucky.;)
I'll go with 40, after the acetone bath. Nice coin.
It looks like a transfer punch or a roll pin punch caused the damage.
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Sorry. It's just damage.
Both. The luster is gone.
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