1857 Fe Possible Broken Die? - Coin Community Forum

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ZenFE99 Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 07/18/2016 12:45 pm Hello, curious what you guys think of my latest 1857 acquisition. I believe the markings on this coin are from a broken die?,,pretty sure. Has marking on both the obverse and reverse for you to check out: Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/18/2016 1:18 pm Here is an overlay: But the coin looks like it was green/dark color and someone cleaned it a bit. When this happens the surface can flake away like this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/18/2016 4:54 pm coop - You mean cleaned with something very strong, like lye? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 01:21 am Some acidic like silver polish/cleaners. Note the rough texture on some areas of the coin? That is the original surface. Where it is smooth it is where it has flaked off the coin leaving two levels on some areas. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 2:45 pm I think you are seeing damage/corrosion. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 5:22 pm coop - Got it, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
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