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intocoins New Member Canada 35 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 4:53 pm Hi. I've never seen something like this before and wondered if others with more experience may have. Is the missing metal around the eye PMD or some kind of error? Any thoughts would be appreciated. * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

RoyCoinBoy Pillar of the Community United States 1609 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 5:08 pm Looks like extreme die polishing to me. I don't see any signs of damage, which would be the other option. Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 5:47 pm It's either a Greaser or excessive die polishing. Not post mint damage. Report this Post to the Staff
nutmeg Valued Member United States 338 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 5:48 pm I agree it's an overpolished die. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 6:32 pm I also agree with over polishing. Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 6:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Bud250r Pillar of the Community United States 828 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 7:30 pm It looks to me like this coin could have spent some time buried in the ground. Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 7:49 pm Mercury dimes and considered Classic, so I moved your topic about the Mercury dime to a Classic Coin section. Please review the forum section descriptions, so posts are made in the correct section. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/08/2018 7:52 pm Over-polished die for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
intocoins New Member Canada 35 Posts	Posted 03/09/2018 09:15 am Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/09/2018 1:45 pm Keep looking and keep asking questions! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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