I would not recommend stabbing it. :ninja:
:D I agree with Matt - that is a nice lamination.
There is no "reeding process" for quarters. The collar die imparts the reeding when the coin is struck. Your coin most likely had an acid bath....
A photo would help.
A cud is a raised portion on a coin caused by a die broken where a piece has broken off. The raised metal is usually a blob and is created when...
It is not a cud because it does not include the rim. It looks like the anomaly may be solder but it is impossible to tell from your photo. Your...
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Very well stated. :thumb:
Why did you start two identical threads?
Can you explain to us how this could have happened during the minting process?
How so? When something hits metal with enough force something has to give. The metal will be pushed from its normal position to another position;...
It is a damaged coin, not an error. For some reason someone ground down the rims.
The Denver Mint used to give these away at coin shows and occasionally to those taking a Mint tour. They were packaged the same as yours. By the...
If I knew the answer to those questions I could be rich.
Welcome to CoinTalk. Are you sure it is true die doubling and not strike doubling? Please post good photos so we can see the doubling.
That is a cool piece and it is even cooler that it came from your hometown. I think $5 was a super bargain. Here is one like it that sold for...
If you are not familiar with Coinflation.com you should check it out. Based on silver spot at $22.24/oz current melt value of a 90% half dollar...
One thing you need to understand is that you cannot really learn how to grade a coin simply by comparing coins to photos in a grading guide. Your...
It depends on who is buying. :cheers:
You should send it to PCGS.
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