Is this environmental damage?
jimq
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I'm sorry for the dumb question: I'm trying to learn and asking experts will help me. I found this coin in an album, when looking at it I think it's environmental damage since it has all that pitting. Can pitting cause the problem at the top of the obverse/ bottom of the reverse? ! Thanks in advance
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Suppose it isn't environmental damage. What alternatives might be in play?
It looks like it was run over by a Model T in a parking lot and picked up many dings as a result.
Yes, environmental damage, pitting, post mint damage (PMD), verdigris, corrosion..............take your pick.
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All damage of some type.
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As a key-date, it has value as a hole filler in a coin album until a better example comes along.
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Ok, I'll with a filler coin. I'm happy with that