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1900 double eagle

Herb_THerb_T Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭✭✭

I have not looked at a lot of 1900 double eagles, but this one struck me more than others as the 9 looks more like an 8. Is this common or is this a peculiar variation?


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  • pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,290 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here is one for comparison.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a die chip or aggressive die gouge.... Cheers, RickO

  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,787 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is a lot going on with that 9.
    Die chip, wear or what.
    Will go with our hosts stating it is a 1900.
    Wayne

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  • orevilleoreville Posts: 11,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Undergraded MS-64 and absolutely lovely coin. But leave this coin in its old PCGS holder and you will have a huge hoard of potential buyers wanting to buy this coin whenever you are ready to sell it.

    The die chip making this coin look like an 1800 is interesting to look at but not sure if it will increase its value beyond possibly making it even more saleable.

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  • ms71ms71 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 24, 2021 7:40AM

    @pmh1nic said:
    Here is one for comparison.

    This photo is an eagle, not a double eagle. Easy to tell, compare the hair on her neck.

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  • pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,290 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ms71 said:

    @pmh1nic said:
    Here is one for comparison.

    This photo is an eagle, not a double eagle. Easy to tell, compare the hair on her neck.

    My bad.

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