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ANAcoincollector Valued Member United States 95 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 12:52 am I found out today that this token is actually a token and not part of an equipment. I was looking at the edge of this token and I found that this token appears to have a seam around the edge. I always thought that cast coins had rougher surfaces compared to milled coins, but this token's surface is very smooth. I also want to note that this token has an incuse design. Help would be appreciated. Thank you! P.S. Sorry about the bad picture, the token is inside of an adhesive 2x2, so this angle with a flashlight was the best I could do. Thank you Edited by ANAcoincollector 02/10/2025 12:53 am Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25041 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 01:00 am Definitely milled (struck) and not cast. What appear to be a casting seam is just an artifact of cutting the planchet from sheet stock. Quote: the token is inside of an adhesive 2x2 In the future, please remove items from the 2X2. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
ANAcoincollector Valued Member United States 95 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 01:05 am Thank you for your reply! Can you recommend me on how to safely remove coins from adhesive flips? Using a knife to cut the window seems kind of risky. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25041 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 01:43 am That's what I do - very carefully. An X-acto knife with pointed blade works well, as you can get in the space between the coin and cardboard with good precision. Just be sure to cut with the blade away from the coin. Your other option is to cut the 2X2 with scissors, which is a much more perilous approach. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95254 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 06:19 am Hondo's approach is the safest way. 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
ANAcoincollector Valued Member United States 95 Posts	Posted 02/10/2025 3:57 pm Thanks for letting me know Report this Post to the Staff
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