Raised Black Dot in Reverse of 1857 Eagle

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  1. AndrewH

    AndrewH New Member

    Any insight into what this may be? upload_2020-7-11_10-47-11.jpeg upload_2020-7-11_10-46-19.jpeg
     

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  3. C-B-D

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  4. Sidney Osborne

    Sidney Osborne Well-Known Member

    Does this continue to the obverse...?
     
  5. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Probably glue from a clasp for a necklace.
     
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

  7. AndrewH

    AndrewH New Member

    Just on the reverse. Interesting ideas for the glue or solder. Hesitant to try clean or remove it
     
  8. Sidney Osborne

    Sidney Osborne Well-Known Member

    Is it "soft" and pliable as in semi-hardened tar or gum? ...crud as cited above, not a die chip...what's your hesitation...
     
  9. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Show pics. of obverse, not just the reverse. There may be something you are missing on the obverse.
     
  10. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    Welcome to CT. I would say this coin was a repaired "holed" coin. You should post the obverse of the coin also.
     
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