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New Member
United States
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 Hi all, I have a Morgan dollar with a strange spot right next to the "s" mintmark. I don't know if you can see it clearly but it looks a little like either a blemish or a hole that was filled. Took it to a dealer who said it was a planchet flaw that was "fixed" at the mint. Crossing my fingers that he's right. Thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 You will need to post a much larger picture, I cannot even see the mintmark clearly. Regarding the planchet flaw theory, the Mint does not "fix" any flaws on planchets. If a flaw is noticed, the planchet would be scrapped. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
and  The mints did not fix flaws. They would scarp the planchet or even the coin if it was a detected flaw. Is there any sing of this on the obverse? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
620 Posts |
Cant really tell but my guess is after mint damage
of one type or another.
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New Member
 United States
35 Posts |
 Does this show it any better? The obverse shows no signs of trouble. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
that picture is still way to small (looks about the same size as the other one). We can see something there but we can't tell what it is
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New Member
United States
35 Posts |
Okay, once more and then I admit defeat. This one taken in natural daylight. It's the spot just to the right of the mintmark.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1903 Posts |
That's where the sprue mark was nipped off after this coin was taken out of its casting mold. Kidding....that is likely just post minting damage that has tarnished up over the years, nothing fancy or added value in my opinion.
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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
Likely post mint damage but we still need much larger images.
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New Member
United States
35 Posts |
After some tinkering with my photo, I will try again with this thread. Here's another pic of the Morgan reverse.  |
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Valued Member
United States
366 Posts |
Looks like post mint damage to me. Pictures are getting better (and bigger) but sharper images would help.
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Posted 10/15/2012 9:22 pm
