The 1889-CC That Isn't! Other Photos Added Original Post - Page 2

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SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 02/08/2013 7:50 pm The OP mentioned what might be a low spot adjacent to the MM; with heat applied, and especially if there was a mint mark there to begin with (extra meat), one could rebuild a pretty convincing CC from it all. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 02/08/2013 8:44 pm I'd also like to see the reeding on the rims, especially around the bottom of the coin near the mintmark. It doesn't look real to me, but what was it originally, interesting? "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
coffeecup57 Valued Member United States 146 Posts	Posted 02/09/2013 10:03 am Quote: I'd also like to see the reeding on the rims, especially around the bottom of the coin near the mintmark. It doesn't look real to me, but what was it originally, interesting? Since a couple of you have expressed interest in the reeding.I will set up and get some photos taken and posted later today. regards coffeecup57 Report this Post to the Staff
coffeecup57 Valued Member United States 146 Posts	Posted 02/09/2013 4:41 pm For those that wanted to see the reeded edge,more photos. 1st directly under "MM". 2nd opposite eagles left wing 3rd opposite eagles head 4th opposite eagles right wing Tried to cover as much of the rim as possible regards coffeecup57 Report this Post to the Staff
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