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wilk242 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 3:08 pm I received this coin from my Father prior to his passing. It seems the error follows the motto perfectly. I checked other various sites and couldn't find anything to compare. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

Tjmcman Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 3:17 pm This looks like it could have been stamped on while in circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
OddCoins Valued Member Canada 271 Posts	Posted 12/15/2012 3:57 pm It looks like some sort of counterstamp, not a mint error. A counterstamp is a stamp applied to a coin after it has been made, and not by the mint. Still an interesting curiosity! Report this Post to the Staff
wilk242 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 12/16/2012 08:11 am Thank you for the responses. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8517 Posts	Posted 12/16/2012 12:56 pm Would love to see a pic of the whole coin, front and back. Pretty sure it's a counterstamped coin and the other side will show a flat worn looking spot opposite the stamp usually. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
wilk242 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 12/16/2012 2:44 pm I scanned both sides of the coin. As far as the other side, it appears whatever was pressed almost came through the coin. I'm still confused as to how someone can counterstamp and have it line up perfectly with the Motto. I'm new to this so take that for what it is. Thanks for the responses. Report this Post to the Staff
nohope587 Pillar of the Community United States 5953 Posts	Posted 12/16/2012 2:53 pm Counter stamped just my opinion. Post mint damage not an error. Could do with an acetone dip and some verdicare to stop that corrosion Edited by nohope587 12/16/2012 2:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mds308 Pillar of the Community United States 1721 Posts	Posted 12/18/2012 8:46 pm Counter stamp. Looks like an '05.' Report this Post to the Staff
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