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Polly Planchet New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 02:34 am Chrome shiny obverse (difficult to capture), normal silver reverse. Rim has "tarnished" or deteriorated sections. Face has "puffy" eye lid and cheek (white areas in close up). Weight is 26.54 g Diameter is normal - same thickness when compared to others. Not magnetic. Any thoughts about different finish Obv and Rev.? Rim condition? white spots? Reverse "STATES OF" - tired die, strike through or wear? Could not spot any VAM's. Report this Post to the Staff

spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 03:42 am I can't really see the difference in the pics, but from your description my guess is this coin was in a bezel of some sort that exposed the obverse only, like a belt buckle or money clip. The obverse was polished while the reverse was protected. The weird line on the edge lends credence to this explanation. The obverse may have even been plated along with whatever it was set in which would explain the appearance and the odd spots on the cheek/eyelid where that additional plating has worn off. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 08:25 am Obverse may have been lacquered (or the like) at some point. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10529 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 6:27 pm with spruett's explanation. The edge of the coin is distorted/damaged that looks like it was in some type of bezel. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74108 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 11:36 pm I agree with Spruett001. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Polly Planchet New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 02:09 am Thanks very much for your input. Any comments about the "STATES OF" on the reverse? Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 09/20/2024 03:53 am Quote: Any comments about the "STATES OF" on the reverse? That is caused by a legitimate strike issue original to the coin. I'm not versed enough to know which, but I believe it's caused either by uneven/weak striking pressure or a partially grease-filled die. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95858 Posts	Posted 09/23/2024 08:18 am I think that Spruett got this one correct. The edge says it was in a bezel or maybe a belt buckle 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
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1764 Posts	Posted 09/23/2024 2:46 pm @Polly Planchet Report this Post to the Staff
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