I assume that you are referencing the comment I made. I'd know for sure if you clicked on "Reply" first. How does a "debris strikethrough" occur?...
@paddyman98 It doesn't look anything like mine. Besides, it's a Philly, not a Denver. ~ Chris:wacky:
…......and, then they'll come here and swear that we don't know what we're talking about when we tell this "numismatically challenged" person that...
Common sense works more often than not! ~ Chris
One of the reasons I tend to think of coins like this as PMD is because the circulation has worn away much of the tell-tale remnants like the...
You can also find them with counterpunches for the state outlines. [ATTACH]
Ditto! ~ Chris
I'm inclined to think that it was struck much later than 1901, and the Paris Mint is known for their restrikes. I've been collecting French medals...
@vdbpenny1995 The "Different" (mintmark) on the edge is the Cornucopia. The Paris Mint began using it as the permanent mintmark for all medals...
Correction: Once you have accumulated 10 posts, you are allowed to post items in the Buy/Sell/Trade forums. (Please read the rules and...
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Irene! Yes, everyone is right. It was in a jewelry setting, but I have to chuckle a bit because I like your...
You're welcome! By the way, welcome to the neighborhood! ~ Chris Here is a medal that I'm posting in your honor. It ain't the backwoods of...
Nah! I wanted to see how far you'd shove your foot down your throat. ~ Chris Now, I've put you on "Ignore".
I'd really like to hear your opinion of the OP's coin. ~ Chris
Horsehockey! You wanted to whine somewhere, and you thought you'd get away with it here. If you want rolls of coins, pay a premium and order them...
All I see is damage to a circulated coin. What makes you think that it was "double struck"? ~ Chris
First, let me say that I've owned the coin below ever since I found it in a Mint bag some 16 years ago. It has never been in circulation. Here you...
Riiiiight! Instead of discussing it with someone in a position to respond immediately to your gripe, you take the easy way out and complain here....
What would give you cause to think that something contaminated the die? ~ Chris
It's just damage. If it were a clip, the clip would be straight across from front to back. ~ Chris
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