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Edited by harveypb
12/17/2007 11:31 am
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Hard to tell from the picture but it seems to have a line around the obverse that indicates the coin was machined this way but not at the Mint. If the coin is hollowed out at all, it is what we call a " Magician's coin" It does not appear to be a split planchet based upon the seam on the obverse around the edge. It could be a genuine split planchet but I can't tell from the pic. Thanks, Bill Edited by foundinrolls
12/18/2007 12:27 am
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Looks too perfect of a "split" to be a lamination error.
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I was also thinking a machined coin. it is definitely not a mint error or I should say I dont think it is
Gary
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It could be a separated clad layer. The closeup helps. It may have gotten a little help as I see scratches on the reeded edge that are in the area of the raised portion. The fact that the split was given some assistance technically makes it a damaged coin and although interesting, I don't think an error person would give it a "clean bill of health".
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12/19/2007 11:33 pm
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There aren't any scratches around the rim. I'll be taking it to the FUN show in Orlando in a few weeks and show it to Fred Weinberg and Ernie Margolis for their opinions.
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Looks to me like the clad layering is separating from the Copper. I can see the Y in liberty under the clad.
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Yes, some of the design is visible on the inside copper layer. Very hard to photograph... looks much better when you have it in your hands.
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I said scratches on the reeded edge. They are visible in your picture
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My arrows stink, but I aimed them toward all the damages on the edge that absolutely indicate that the coin had help in creating the separation. I suspect Fred will notice.  |
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I'll post the opinions I get about it at FUN when I return.
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