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singing New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 8:16 pm Is this disturbance between rim and lettering rot or error? Also, looks like the rim took a hit. Seems strange the dislodged copper plate is still stuck to coin. Thanks All. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 8:19 pm The rim was damaged. Not a plus for the coin. Looks like part of the plating folded over on that area. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 8:19 pm Looks like damage to me. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34447 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 8:57 pm Quote: Seems strange the dislodged copper plate is still stuck to coin. Yes strange, but still seems like the most logical explanation. I wonder if you could get a sharp point under there and peel it off. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 9:05 pm Just than angle it was hit. The zinc doesn't stand up well with contact with a harder surface. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 9:17 pm Damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98469 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 9:57 pm Yep, it took a hit and carved some of the plating and moved it over a bit. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
singing New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 09/23/2021 10:36 pm Yes took a hit. Wondering more what the uneven, or lack of smoothness is, between the We Trust and rim? Edited by singing 09/23/2021 10:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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