It's called "pareidolia". That's why I dislike digital zoom. If you can't see an anomaly at 5-10x, then it ain't there. Chris
There are many, many ways that damage like this could happen while in circulation. It looks like there is a flat mark on the obverse (near the...
It is my guess that the "hue" was acquired from some environmental issue (PMD). Chris
I'm not 100% positive, but I don't see any indication of "crater effect" (displaced metal) which would be indicative of a gouge caused in...
I don't know what makes you think it is an SMS coin, but even if it was, it's in such bad shape that it's only worth the silver content - .36169...
That's a shame! Have you thought about renting a Safe Deposit Box from your bank? Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! A proof coin is a method of manufacture that requires specially prepared dies and planchets as opposed to the...
It looks like it might be a strikethrough to me. Woof! Chris
If your coin doesn't have a golden hue to it like your photo, you need to adjust the White Balance on your camera. The photo should look...
The roll of 2005P is an original roll sold by the US Mint. The "short roll" of 2005D was put together by a third party after it left the Mint,...
If a thief is ransacking your house for things to steal, they definitely won't bother going through your tackle box. They'll just take the whole...
I've always preferred to call them "near date" or "far date". The "near date" is closer to the rim (wide rim) and the "far date"...
Your guess would be as good as mine. There are a gazillion things that could have caused this while in circulation. One thing is sure, though. It...
It looks to me like it had a run-in with environmental issues while in circulation. Chris
I have never been a big fan of LED lighting when it comes to taking images of slabbed coins, and when you add into the equation the fact that you...
Pareidolia! Chris
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Yay! Hallelujah! Chris
Welcome to the neighborhood, Ryan! You have 1 or 2 what? This thread started almost 7 years ago. It would be best if you started a new thread...
I'd sure like some Maryland-style crab cakes and soft-shell crab sandwiches. Chris
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