chopmark trade dollar collectors

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Jessup,

Thanks for the questions. I never really thought about it until you asked.

MsMorrisine

now can anyone comment on the ravel habits of PFC William Santiago?

DDR

I was rereading Rose's "Chopmarks," looking for some other information and I came across this:

"Right here, it is time for a note about rascality. Occasionally, a close look at a chopped coin with a good glass will reveal that what is, at first glance, a punch mark, is in reality a light touch with a small drill bit. Its purpose--robbing the coin of a tiny amount of silver."

TDN's trefoil may be an attempt by Chinese or others to steal a bit of silver from these Trade Dollars. Which would make it not quite a chopmark.

TopographicOceans

I have PCGS T$1 with a Chopmark designation.

As long as they don't grade them MS