Looks like the coin was damaged by heat, such as from being in a house fire or the like.
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Looks like the coin was damaged by heat, such as from being in a house fire or the like.
Definitely PMD... first glance, I thought maybe cast, but upon closer examination, I agree with the good Captain...Cheers, RickO