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Hey all, I'm new here and in need of some opinions on this 1804 spiked chin 1/2 cent. I have always thought that at some point someone scratched initials in it. I pulled it out the other day and snapped this photo to look a little closer at it and I am convinced that the initials are not scratched but raised. I would welcome any opinions on this. Thanks

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  • Davidk7Davidk7 Posts: 331 ✭✭✭✭

    They're scratches for sure. It's graffiti.

    Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 19, 2024 4:11PM

    Welcome to the forum.

    I believe that your thoughts regarding scratched initials were (edited for spelling) correct.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They're scratches, which can create displaced raised metal.

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 23,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 19, 2024 4:24PM

    @MFeld said:
    Welcome to the forum.

    I believe that your thoughts regarding scratched initials were corrct.

    I love the irony.
    Edited to add:
    Feld, you never disappoint.

    peacockcoins

  • Thanks guys.

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 3,541 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Mwoodell said:

    Hey all, I'm new here and in need of some opinions on this 1804 spiked chin 1/2 cent. I have always thought that at some point someone scratched initials in it. I pulled it out the other day and snapped this photo to look a little closer at it and I am convinced that the initials are not scratched but raised. I would welcome any opinions on this. Thanks

    No. Those are most likely parallel scratches that create the impression of raised die lines. I have something similar on my 1851 half between the NI in UNITED. It looks like a die scratch or break, but it's an illusion from two fine parallel scratches in the surface of the coin.

    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,287 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Graffiti

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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