My 1934 Peace dollar and your thoughts
veryfine
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I've owned this lightly circulated 1934 Philadelphia Peace dollar for almost three decades. I knew right away that is was cleaned, polished or both.
Big deal right? Well, indulge me for a moment.
Based on my observations, the detail is unusually sharp for this or any other low relief Peace dollar date. Perhaps the recessed toning accentuates the detail a bit, but still, a relatively sharp example, don't you agree?
I did a quick scan of both obverse and reverse.
Big deal right? Well, indulge me for a moment.
Based on my observations, the detail is unusually sharp for this or any other low relief Peace dollar date. Perhaps the recessed toning accentuates the detail a bit, but still, a relatively sharp example, don't you agree?
I did a quick scan of both obverse and reverse.
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Nice look for a circulated Peace, I like it.
bob
Edited to add, I don't see the cleaning and what's that little squiggle in her hair? Is that]
a strike through thread or wire?
<< <i>Banged up, pocket carried and all original including those reverse black marks.
Nice look for a circulated Peace, I like it.
bob
Edited to add, I don't see the cleaning and what's that little squiggle in her hair? Is that]
a strike through thread or wire? >>
Thanks, I like it too.
In hand the coin has a very smooth, almost glossy surface that appears unnatural to me. I could be wrong.
Not sure about the squiggle but probably as struck.
New hubs were introduced in 1934.
<< <i>A Peace dollar fresh from new dies will normally have a smooth, satin-like surface but with a “hard, metallic” appearance and almost no luster.
New hubs were introduced in 1934. >>
Interesting.
The OP coin has more "character" than this one. I was just posting it for detail comparison, since this one is definitely not an early strike from a new die.
RWB's is very attractive. I like the look lots!
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<< <i>veryfine: Yours reminds me of mine. Some forum members on here thought that my '22 Peace might have been a proof. Who knows.
Yes, I see what you mean. Very cool 1922 you have there.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>Nice coin RWB. So, what is the story with that hair squiggle on the OPs coin? Kinda neat. >>
A bagmark. Not that neat if you ask me.