Tarn-X Before And After

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Originally posted by Stephen420
Is that a mint-mark?

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Yes, it is a 1927-D

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All of the 1927's are relatively rare.

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While the 1927-P and 1927-S are a touch "rarer" based solely on the mintage numbers, 848,000 and 866,000 respectively, the 1927-D has 1,268,900. Now many believe that the 1927 issues saw more melting than some of the others, but I have NEVER had any problems finding any.

As to why I chose this particular coin to "sacrifice" in the pursuit of education is the fact that the rim has an ugly bump, and the surfaces were not original to begin with.

However, the purpose is to educate. If this "sacrificed" coin saves a coin to two along the way, it will far exceed its value.

How many times have you heard of coins being cleaned? Just a few months ago there was an article in the major mags about a "rare" half dollar that was found. It was harshly cleaned and took real money away from the owner.
I see it WAY too often, and part of my responsibility as a dealer is to educate the public. That includes new collectors. To "sacrifice" a $13 coin to save just one, is well worth it in my opinion.

Now it isn't as if I will sell this coin, it will be put into the education program and used to demonstrate what the effects of cleaning will do to the coin. Now I am sure that not everyone will agree with my methods, but again, I have to take into consideration that I may save more coins than I "sacrifice".