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A close-up would be most helpful, but it sure looks like someone with a hammer and a vaguely D-shaped punch was bored: PMD. "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."
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I've never seen anything like this before.It was in my Mom collection which has been put up since 1988 when she passed.I will post more pictures thanks for helping.
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Rest in Peace
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 . Your coin is damaged. Someone simply assaulted it with some type of pick or punch. Possibility a leather working tool. |
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 and a full pic from front and back will be helpful. |
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Yes thanks for the additonal pics. The use of a punch is confirmed. This 1964-D half is made from silver so don't spend it, but I would be surprised if it is worth much more than melt.
"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
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Just was wondering what it was possibly that could have caused it.Strange kinda we think,my better half she viewed it through my loupe an said they looked like D's.I admit they do look like D's to me now also.Power of suggestion?Not sure.I am not that familiar with the minting process so I thought we should run it by some experienced eyes for assessment. Thanks everybody.
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to the CCF! |
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Someone who was board with a pick started punching those holes on the coin.as said above, now it is only worth the melt value.
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Still, a fun curiosity.  |
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Would of been so cool if it was an error.
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True, but at least you are looking! Keep looking and keep asking questions.  |
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Looks like an Ice Pick or nail punch in someone's hand who didn't like JFK, personal attack.
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It is sad to even consider that, but you could be right.  |
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I have read that during this time period that the Mint Marks were hand punched.Is it somehow possible a disgruntled employee of the Denver Mint back around the terrible assassination of in my opinion our last real, an greatest President.Took his or her opportunity to forgive the pun,"Make his Mark" on history also by defacing Mr. Kennedy's Bust on the obverse of the first year commemorating his legacy as our great Commander and Chief.Possible?
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