64?
Looking at PCGS photograde, I'd say about F12.
I'm guessing corrosion, meaning die rust.
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Personally, I would rather use "collapsing die" instead of "die subsidence" as I think it is more descriptive and less opaque. Or to be brutal,...
Here is mine; I used axial light a few years ago to make the images which shows the color of the thin layer of oxidation on the surface. [ATTACH]...
Thanks for taking the time to post your report, I enjoyed reading it.
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This one has a different legend on the turtle side.
I think you did ok. Looks nice and original. here is a link to a little history: http://www.coins.calkinsc.com/hardtimes.html
this is an MS64. The fields are reflective and color is accurate; scuffy slab though [IMG][IMG]
Very nice looking coin! Quite a bit of rub on the rev, I'll guess AU50
[IMG][IMG] 1814 E/A, PCGS VF30, a bit undergraded IMO
Bustchaser, the question for me is how much field luster is there? On bust halves you often have luster all around the stars and letters even...
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Nice analysis by Publius2. If the die markers are correct for a documented pair, that increases the chances of authenticity significantly. I...
That's a really nice Barber Half, and I'm glad you had his name added to the inserts (and that PCGS would work with you on that).
Of course this was the mid 19th century, these were made by companies that made buttons, medals and all sorts of things from stamped metal. If...
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