Posted 10/21/2014 02:36 am
Thanks edweather!
I've had a look at the site you mentioned. I think not die 4, as there is separation between the coat and rim.
The second 2 in the date is definitely weaker than the first, so either die 1 or 3.
The reverse appears to be very weak, so 1 or 3.
No lines in the wheat, suggesting 1, but no die crack (suggesting not 1).
The O hasn't noticeably spread, so perhaps not 3, but the L in LIBERTY does appear to butt against the rim (suggesting 3).
Overall, I think die 1.
The general wear on the coin makes it hard for me to distinguish wear from weakness and I wonder at what point the coin is too worn to be of any value!
I do notice that the TY in LIBERTY seem to be a bit lower than the rest of the word and wonder if that is normal.
Thanks for your help!
GRcoins
I've had a look at the site you mentioned. I think not die 4, as there is separation between the coat and rim.
The second 2 in the date is definitely weaker than the first, so either die 1 or 3.
The reverse appears to be very weak, so 1 or 3.
No lines in the wheat, suggesting 1, but no die crack (suggesting not 1).
The O hasn't noticeably spread, so perhaps not 3, but the L in LIBERTY does appear to butt against the rim (suggesting 3).
Overall, I think die 1.
The general wear on the coin makes it hard for me to distinguish wear from weakness and I wonder at what point the coin is too worn to be of any value!
I do notice that the TY in LIBERTY seem to be a bit lower than the rest of the word and wonder if that is normal.
Thanks for your help!
GRcoins
