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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just purchased this coin. I think it is attractive, but notice that there are striations on the obverse in a ENE direction and with negative slope on reverse. I'm not sure if it's toning, scratches or a die characteristic. I would appreciate feedback and grade opinions. These are seller's pics.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
594 Posts |
My guess is the planchet - but I'm not the expert.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like improperly mixed alloy.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
I agree w/frog. Perhaps I'm an odd-bird, but I like the streaking, there's really no 2 pieces alike.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Common on nickel and copper is improperly mixed alloy in the creation of the ingots that get pressed and rolled out into planchet strips. In the Lincoln Cent community they call these woodies, and are coveted by some collectors, not so much in the nickel alloys though I think many look quite attractive myself. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
VF-30. Eye Appeal 7/10 this grade. The planchet variation does not affect eye appeal nor value.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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VF-30 is what I had in mind. Thanks for opinion, moxking
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This is a weakly struck coin. It's not wear on III but weak spots. I think this one is either EF-40 or 45 but can't tell for sure with the photos.
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Posted 09/26/2019 1:48 pm
