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This is the epitome of look twice at what you've got. At first I thought it was due to DDD as this coin is suuuper LDS. But, on further inspection I don't think that's possible. What do ya'll think? In addition it shows a die clash below the bust that matches with an EPU clash. Edit: I know there is some mint mark just have no clue what it is... Edit 2: The coin is in nice shape in hand. The reverse strike is a mess and most of EPU has been deteriorated off of it. It would be a VG8 in hand. Wonder why the reverse strike is so bad?    Edited by GrapeCollects
04/01/2019 10:47 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Dipped in acid, plus in a Very Late Die State.
Errers and Varietys.
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@E&V not sure on the acid front. Weight is 3.12g
Edit: it does have the look of an old cleaning in hand, however the color is mostly uniform
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04/01/2019 10:51 pm
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Since the weight is normal, then it's just a severe Die Deterioration issue. The bust is chipping because of overusage of the dies. Very sloppy poor quality strikes are possible, if the dies are used to its most extreme limits. Errers and Varietys.
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04/01/2019 10:56 pm
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Do youcthink that's the cause? If so this is the most deteriorated die I've ever seen
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Agree. Hard to believe that could happen from a combination poor strike and wear.
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I find it hard to believe the Die Deterioration. But you are qualified. It's hard to imagine that it wears like that without die cracks, die chips, or a Cud forming. I think the reverse is VLDS and the Obverse is VLDS with some other thing. I have no clue though. |
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I agree it is DDD. But this is the most severe DDD I've seen. I've noticed (and saved) 3-4 ('25-'26 S mint) with this same ragged deterioration along the bust. All from overusing the dies at San Fran. With some there is a recessed "trough" with flow lines around the whole obverse perimeter, touching the rim. EDIT: I think it is the result of poor die maintenance. Not polishing the dies allows the flow lines to grow more severe to the point where pieces of the die "chip" out. ps. Think of how badly the reverse of the '22d got from die wear. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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04/02/2019 08:56 am
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In that case I'll hold on to it as an example
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The 1925 Reverses were a little weak or per just examples form dies that were showing extreme die wear.  |
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Yep! I plan on keeping it for sure, it is pretty cool in hand.
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