Greetings to all,
I am sharing a 1858 Flying Eagle Cent from my collection. I noticed an unusual effect on the reverse, specifically around the letters of 'ONE CENT'.
The edges of the letters have a secondary outline that looks almost incised or scraped. Given the era of this coinage, I am curious if this is a recognized variety, Machine Doubling, or perhaps something related to the die state.
I would value your expert opinions and technical analysis on this piece. Thank you for your interest.
@WireStrike64 you should start a thread on your question. Your chances of an educated response will be better. I don't think you will get the info your looking for in this thread.
Good luck!
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@Morgan13 said: @WireStrike64 you should start a thread on your question. Your chances of an educated response will be better. I don't think you will get the info your looking for in this thread.
Good luck!
Morgan13, you are right. Thank you for your warning; I will do exactly as you suggested
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Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
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Greetings to all,
I am sharing a 1858 Flying Eagle Cent from my collection. I noticed an unusual effect on the reverse, specifically around the letters of 'ONE CENT'.
The edges of the letters have a secondary outline that looks almost incised or scraped. Given the era of this coinage, I am curious if this is a recognized variety, Machine Doubling, or perhaps something related to the die state.
I would value your expert opinions and technical analysis on this piece. Thank you for your interest.
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@WireStrike64 you should start a thread on your question. Your chances of an educated response will be better. I don't think you will get the info your looking for in this thread.
Good luck!
Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
Dantheman984 Toyz4geo SurfinxHI greencopper RWW bigjpst bretsan MWallace logger7 JWP BruceS bigjpst
JWP
Morgan13, you are right. Thank you for your warning; I will do exactly as you suggested