1903 Indian Head Cent / IHC Letters On Neck

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Syboni New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 01:07 am I am hoping someone might have seen one similar and can help make out what it says. I know the pics aren't the best but it looks (to me) like RES maybe? And there might also be other designs or shapes on the neck and cheek. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2953 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 05:58 am What I am seeing here is a combination of circulation hits and a little bit of possible lamination peeling at the neck/cheek juncture and a bit of what we call paridolia, where we read into something that is actually not there. The bottom arrow in your third picture is pointing to the ribbon that would show a series of diamonds in higher grade coins, not letters. Gradewise it looks like a F-12. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 06:29 am I see what you are talking about there @syb, but I agree that this seems like random circulation damage more than a countermark. "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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 09:04 am Agree. Also, you'll get more replies if you show your images right-side up. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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1903 IHC Letters On Neck