Reposting under a better title. Looking over some newly acquired proofs and found this portion of what appears to be part of the designer's initials just west of Independence Hall. Definitely doesn't belong there. Trying to decide if it will bring a slight premium, or drop the grade. Thoughts? Also, it is fully raised, like a device. No indentations around it causing it to be pushed up. I have another one just like it but on the obverse.
I just put every light I had on it and it now appears to be an indentation, but it looks to be struck, not PMD. Edges are perfect, including the ends. Any ideas?
Second opinions are good. Do you think this mark is indented or raised? Different types of light and different angles may give a better conclusion.
It is definitely an indentation. The light source is to the right in the picture. Very clean edges and no bulges around it. Maybe it was on the planchet before it was struck? The other one I have is nearly identical, just a different location.
Was the capsule it came in easy to open or was it sealed closed? Was there red felt debris inside the capsule? I ask because I was wondering if some may have opened the capsule before you got it.
Oh, definitely sealed. The dogs started barking when I began cracking it open. I could see all of the seals around each of the coins break. And yes, lots of nice red velvet debris everywhere.
There were small spaces where the capsule didn't seal all of the way, so felt was able to get inside.
I see, thanks for responding to all my questions. And I hope you have some more info about your coin. In the end you are the one that will decide what to do with this coin. From what I have seen, And what you have said I would say that it is some type of "Struck-Through" error.
