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The OBV looks like a very nice die break and on the REV looks like a small die crack. The OBV might command a slight premium but not the REV,IMHO. I am wondering if any of those dark spots would come off with an acetone dip? John1  |
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Wow, that obverse crack is impressive. I would like to see what that die pair turned out before it was polished down. Look at Liberty's nose, it's gone in front of the eye.
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Interesting coin. Are those Cuds on the reverse at 9 o'clock and 7:30? The last A in America looks smashed. Is that PMD or LDS? If those are Cuds on the reverse, I would expect an even higher premium. |
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Don't think they are Cuds on the REV,I think they are fold over rim finning. John1 |
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Thanks everyone! I'll give it a soak to see if those spots come off. I didn't even notice liberty's nose! Can anyone explain rim finning?
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There appears to be a rather phenomenal trisecting die crack. The crack appears to be in the shape of a Y, dividing the coin into three pieces. Bisecting die cracks are in big demand in the IHC series as only a few are known. This merc dime doesn't appear to show full maturity of the crack, as no failure can be seen in the very center of the coin. Nevertheless, a very nice specimen. |
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Oh, and I don't know what rim finning is but that does appear to be a rim Cud. |
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Oh okay, I see that on most all IHCs. I noticed that when there is MD, there is often rim finning in the same direction.
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very cool ! you can even see the tilt from united vs America with the finning see how opposite the finning it looks almost worn out/grease filled but it is the tilt instead.
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Nice coin and interesting. However, I doubt if it would bring a real high price. One nice thing is it is almost all FSB. That too would help raise the value. Nice.
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