1856 Large Cent - Does this pitting look like corrosion, or planchet flaws?

Need some expert opinions.

Here's the rest of the coin:


It's currently in an NGC MS65BN holder.
Russ, NCNE

Here's the rest of the coin:


It's currently in an NGC MS65BN holder.
Russ, NCNE
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Maybe the planchet was slightly corroded before the coin was struck?
Judging by the pics, I would vote for pre-striking plan flaws.
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<< <i> Rusted die? >>
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>Rusted die? >>
That was my first thought.......
I have to agree that this is a pre-strike planchet or die issue and not corrosion.
Andrew
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Nice coin!
<< <i>Rusted die? >>
Would die rust be raised? I am not sure.
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<< <i>Rusted die? >>
Would die rust be raised? I am not sure. >>
I was thinking exactly the opposite. If the rust showed up as raised spots on the die it would transfer onto the planchet when struck. Wouldn't they have gotten rid of a die that was that rusted out??
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<< <i>Rusted die? >>
That would be my guess too ........ but I'm FAR from an expert on the subject.
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<< <i> Rusted die? >>
I don't. A rusted die results in raised pits in the struck coin. This is a flawed planchet. There was not grease on the die, ebcuse grease would have flowed into the letters and have much more effect on devices than fields. I do not like the green though. Always a bad thing to see on copper.
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