The signature looks backwards; so does the script on the other side. It wouldn't be the first time that someone posted an image backwards.
There are thousands of ways that a coin can be damaged while in circulation, and this coin has been circulating for almost 75 years. You can't...
I'm just trying to help you by making you answer your own questions. I've been here 10 years, and I've found that people appreciate it more if you...
This looks like die deterioration doubling to me.
Did you try using "Upload a File" at the bottom of your post?
The upsetting mill was known to be in use during the last part of the 19th century. The nickel is not a clad coin. It is a copper/nickel alloy.
I suppose you have a sign on your house........DO NOT ENTER, CASH INSIDE! Why is it important for you to know?
Who cares!
Question 1: How is the rim formed? Question 2: What part of the coining chamber keeps the planchet from expanding too far when it is struck? If...
What I see is die deterioration because most of the letters are erose instead of being straight and cleanly struck.
You do realize that if you keep posting stupid stuff like this, you'll be the only one reading it, don't you?
Here is mine!
It is not a different (or strange) font. It is simply a die that is deteriorating from repeated use. FWIW, it is a similar concept to that which...
The OP posted two coins. The first is supposed to be the doubled die (thread title) and the second is a die scratch/gouge.
Why don't you upload your photos on SPACEX and send them where they belong.
It looks like it is a scratch or gouge on the working die. A die break would not be so straight.
I don't see a mintmark. I believe this was probably struck in Philadelphia.
I watched those episodes, too! I just didn't think that his life was in a downward spiral that would end up like that.
Since you amended your original statement, you do that! Knowing nothing about Swiss coinage, myself, it appears that Kentucky isn't completely...
I believe it was Mark Balelo who committed suicide.
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