Mint damage or post mint damage on this 1953 S wheat back??

Timbobb · December 8, 2019 7:34PM

In need of expert opinion on this one. Looks like Ab’s face is pilled back. ??

JBK · December 8, 2019 7:38PM

Based on what I see its metal movement which would make it PMD.

ms70 · December 8, 2019 7:42PM

I think it's PMD that mimics a lamination.

CaptHenway · December 8, 2019 8:13PM

PMD

emeraldATV · December 8, 2019 8:37PM

leaning towards PMD, although I've seen that LL before.
Lets see LIBERTY, and reverse

ricko · December 9, 2019 6:35AM

Looks like PMD...Cheers, RickO

Timbobb · December 9, 2019 9:07AM

@emeraldATV said:
leaning towards PMD, although I've seen that LL before.
Lets see LIBERTY, and reverse

I’ll take a picture of the reverse after work

Jimnight · December 9, 2019 9:27AM

Nice pics.

Broadstruck · December 9, 2019 9:54AM

PMD gouge.

CRH4LIFE · December 9, 2019 10:06AM

My face hurts now

Timbobb · December 11, 2019 4:29PM

@emeraldATV said:
leaning towards PMD, although I've seen that LL before.
Lets see LIBERTY, and reverse

291fifth · December 11, 2019 8:31PM

Post mint damage.

Hemispherical · December 11, 2019 8:38PM

Abe’s face got jammed into something and the metal was pushed to the 9 o’clock position.

And it does look like clay modeling gone awry.

emeraldATV · December 11, 2019 8:55PM

Has to be PMD.
No damage to reverse.
For a moment I thought his face looked extended. But no its not.
Also the patina looks a little off

Timbobb · December 12, 2019 7:09AM

Thanks for the feedback you all.

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