Posted 01/26/2009 02:59 am
As I said in the other thread, the streaks on this coin are caused by improper mixing of the alloy used to make the blanks. The same effect can be seen on "wood-grained" bronze coins. Slightly different compositions of the surface of different parts of the coin oxidise at different rates, creating a difference in colour. See this thread for more examples.
I have often seen it on British colonial cupronickel coins, particularly from Palestine and West Africa. It's not considered a mint error or flaw, it simply "adds character" and doesn't affect the grade.
As for the grade, I'd call it an American EF, too.
I have often seen it on British colonial cupronickel coins, particularly from Palestine and West Africa. It's not considered a mint error or flaw, it simply "adds character" and doesn't affect the grade.
As for the grade, I'd call it an American EF, too.
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