The coin has a raised area on the front of the coin. The right side of the half-moon shape is higher than the rest of the coin. If I had a good camera I could show that in the semi-circle area it appears to show the notching that runs the outside of the coin, like the border. The back of the coin does not have any noticeable issues. I guess my questions are this. 1: Is this a mint error such as a collar strike before the main strike? 2: Is this a mint error after the first strike suck as a collar strike? 3: Is this not any sort of mint error and I have no idea what I am talking about? 4: Is there any value and did I do alright for $3? Thanks! Attached Thumbnails
Not only does the right side seem raised, ( and in the shape of another third of a coin) the details are more defined. If it were lower than the left side, that would make more sense to me because then the surface would be subject to more wear and end up weaker in detail. I wonder if there was some sort of varnish or other substance on that area for some time until it wore off. Maybe two coins were stuck together at some point, the substance that had them stuck together remained on both coins when they went their separate ways. Oh and for $3.00 :smile .... I would say you did fantastic! Run back to where you bought that and look for other deals.
Two coins stuck together in an acidic environment. The exposed left side of the coin is eaten partially away becoming lower and less well defined while the right side is protected by the other coin stuck to it. After awhile it is found and the two coins are separated and go on their way.
