Strange 1976-S Kennedy Half: Burned, Blistered, Gas Bubble?

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Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 12:53 pm https://www.ebay.com/itm/225604581272 https://www.error-ref.com/gas-bubbles/ Ran across this odd 1776-1976 Kennedy clad proof on ebay. The coin has dark toning, but the reverse is what draws the eye. That large irregularity behind Independence Hall looks almost like a moon. I found myself wondering if that was a die polishing problem, or possibly a gas bubble. After reading the Error Ref article again, perhaps the coin has been exposed to fire or intense heat, and that explains the dark toning as well. If the irregularity had happened in a different position, it wouldn't be as visually compelling. Perhaps it is Franklin's rising sun? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73760 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 12:59 pm Might be heat damage. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36638 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 1:01 pm looks like it was over heated. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 1:37 pm looks cooked, too bad, was a decent coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 3:34 pm Agree, looks like heat damage. Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 5:27 pm Visually compelling, but likely damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 7:22 pm Fresh from the seller's frying pan. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94932 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 8:32 pm I'll go with a heating issue. 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
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