Is This A Worn "o" Mintmark Or Coincidental Toning?

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mail187man Valued Member United States 265 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 5:50 pm I posted this in the metal detecting finds thread but I have another question that I want to get some opinions on. I found this 1897 barber and want to know if you think if that is a worn "O" mintmark or toning that just so happens to look like an "O"? Any opinions are welcome. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 5:56 pm I enlarged the area and I do understand why you asked, but I don't see an O mint mark. Report this Post to the Staff
mail187man Valued Member United States 265 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 6:16 pm At first I thought it may have just been really worn, but after comparing it to other worn ones on ebay, I became skeptical. Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 6:18 pm It is a little hard to tell from the picture posted. From that picture I would say.... not a "O" mint mark Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 7:04 pm @mail187man, I agree with the other posters that this isn't an O mint. My reasoning is that if you look at the surrounding devices (knot, ribbon tails, and rim, they are all distinct and have some remaining height to them. It would be highly unusual for one small region to preferentially wear to such a large degree. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
mail187man Valued Member United States 265 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 7:10 pm @Spence I thought so too. Still a silver piece, but not what I was hoping for. Thanks for the advice. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 7:15 pm There is something there in the place where a MM would be ,but I agree with others ,it is not an O . Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 11/07/2016 7:18 pm Quote: Still a silver piece You know what--that is exactly the right attitude. It is a great find should be an important part of your collection. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 11/08/2016 06:22 am Rub your fingernail ober the area. Do you feel the resistence of a design element being there? Or does your fingernail just glide over the area without any bumps? That should give you a definite answer. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/08/2016 5:19 pm Good advice! Report this Post to the Staff
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Is This A Worn "O" Mintmark Or Coincidental Toning?