<< <i>there's an extra bit of copper at the tip of the feather pointing to the "R" Would this be from a die break? Are there others out there? 1899 IHC >>
Yes, that is a die break, and theoretically there should be more of them out there from the same die in this die state. Tom D.
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<< <i>there's an extra bit of copper at the tip of the feather pointing to the "R" Would this be from a die break?
Are there others out there?
1899 IHC >>
Yes, that is a die break, and theoretically there should be more of them out there from the same die in this die state.
Tom D.
Looks to have something going on in the same area, although not as pronounced. I'll put it under the loupe when I get home tonight.
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
1899 IHC#2