Strange Pattern Of Ware Mr. Holmes?

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Alexzwarenstein Valued Member United States 59 Posts	Posted 06/05/2011 6:11 pm This coin has pretty good luster..that it is odd that it is worn just on liberty's forehead...and on the eagles chest... it look s worn, not scratched. I can't think right away what scenario would cause this? Report this Post to the Staff

SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 06/05/2011 6:25 pm With all due respect, it's not possible to form any opinion of what you're seeing from such small photographs. I think I see an "O" mint mark, indicating New Orleans, which is known for pretty weak strikes. That will show up first on the eagle's breast and in the hair above the ear on the obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 06/05/2011 7:15 pm The eagles head looks like a parrot! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Gyrene7483 Pillar of the Community United States 1704 Posts	Posted 06/05/2011 10:12 pm Lack of detail in the die and poor striking is the cause of many of the O mint dollars to have a lack of hair detail above Liberty's ear and on the eagle's chest. Your dollar is typical for the year so no need to worry about the "wear" as long as the mint luster still covers the entire surface of both sides. ANA LM-3175 Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 06/06/2011 7:14 pm I agree vermontensium that is the best Pirate Morgan I have ever seen. I just learned that the talons and legs don't have details on a weak strike. Report this Post to the Staff
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