1983 Kennedy Half Dollar Missing Detail Where Nose Intersects Eye Area

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snafu0571 Valued Member United States 478 Posts	Posted 03/04/2023 5:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21603 Posts	Posted 03/04/2023 5:59 pm Looks like it has taken a hit moving the metal aside. PMD Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95644 Posts	Posted 03/04/2023 6:24 pm My first thought also (no second thought yet) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2736 Posts	Posted 03/05/2023 6:07 pm This is the result of overzealous intentional die abrasion. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95644 Posts	Posted 03/05/2023 6:13 pm Thanks Mike! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 03/05/2023 6:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
snafu0571 Valued Member United States 478 Posts	Posted 03/05/2023 7:58 pm Is intentional die abrasion anything like overpolished die Report this Post to the Staff
Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3323 Posts	Posted 03/05/2023 8:46 pm Quote: Is intentional die abrasion anything like overpolished die Exactly. Dies were often polished to remove damage and extend life. Many examples of this, especially on Buffalo nickels and Morgan dollars. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Report this Post to the Staff
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