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Updated. 1859 Indian Head Cent. Die chip was flash. Run of the mill 1859.

PocketArtPocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 14, 2019 6:49PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I purchased this raw today at a local auction. I noticed when viewing the coin a very distinct die chip anomaly, or, something going on with the bottom inside loop of "9." I also noticed a raised semi-circular device within the upper loop of "9."

I'm not sure if this is a Snow variety. I looked at the (3) RPD varieties PCGS attributes, as same in Cherrypickers, and this does not match up. I believe there are a few more RPD 1859 cents; but I couldn't cross-reference any photo's.

Any idea, thoughts? Please comment, and share any info. Thanks.

Also, whats the best way to get ride of the black crud around date? Toothpick? Light application of course. o:)

Updated pics after cleaning out flash, and "gunk" from date with a fine thorn. Pictured below.

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