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1917 P Mercury Dime Question

Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I was watching this auction and something seemed odd with the obverse strike. Is this just an image artifact or could the hair actually be that weak? I know the images are bad but though you guys may have a guess.


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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,396 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The lighting is creating hotspots on the obverse that make it tougher to see details and there is also a fingerprint or some other residue on the coin, as well, that makes it tougher to see what is happening.

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TomB said:
    The lighting is creating hotspots on the obverse that make it tougher to see details and there is also a fingerprint or some other residue on the coin, as well, that makes it tougher to see what is happening.

    Figured that could be the case Tom, thank you.

  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    TomB - Does this look like the 1st 1917 hub -- the one matching the 1916?

  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a Type of 17 to me.

    Ken

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can't tell from the pic if it is Type 16 or 17 Obverse.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I see lighting issues on the obverse....and certainly it may be more as well... a really good picture of the obverse would clear some of the questions... Cheers, RickO

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