It's a clad.
Yes
I define lowball coins as well worn with problem-free surfaces. If a coin is damaged, no matter how worn, I don't consider it a lowball.
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something seems off, at least from the pics, so i'll say no.
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I think this may have been artificially worn.
Young Numismatist, Coin Photography: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1090140/flyingal-coin-photography-10-photos#latest
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Yes, it looks rather rough.
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Generally, you need to be able to attribute a date to get a PO1 grade. It can be visible or via unique characteristics or die markers...
Here is a good example of a lowball Kennedy half dollar and what they should look like:
Great example @braddick, thanks!
I believe the OP coin has been artificially worn... PMD.... Not sure how, but it is severe. Cheers, RickO
@ricko said: I believe the OP coin has been artificially worn... PMD.... Not sure how, but it is severe. Cheers, RickO
I pulled it out of a circulated roll. No idea how it happened but it sure did jump out at me!
It would make a great pocket piece. Wayne
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Yes
I define lowball coins as well worn with problem-free surfaces.
If a coin is damaged, no matter how worn, I don't consider it a lowball.
peacockcoins
something seems off, at least from the pics, so i'll say no.
I think this may have been artificially worn.
Young Numismatist, Coin Photography: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1090140/flyingal-coin-photography-10-photos#latest
PMD
That's what I'm looking for.....opinions. Thanks gents!
Yes, it looks rather rough.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Generally, you need to be able to attribute a date to get a PO1 grade. It can be visible or via unique characteristics or die markers...
ANA 49 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus" because ANA can't count)
Here is a good example of a lowball Kennedy half dollar and what they should look like:
peacockcoins
Great example @braddick, thanks!
I believe the OP coin has been artificially worn... PMD.... Not sure how, but it is severe. Cheers, RickO
I pulled it out of a circulated roll. No idea how it happened but it sure did jump out at me!
It would make a great pocket piece.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...