GBrad Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Found this one in a bank roll last night. Am I correct in calling this a struck thru die cap? Under magnification I believe I can see a very faint partial date of 199 but the fourth number is not visible. It is a zinc coming in at 2.5 on my scale. Just wish it didn’t have the “gunk” on it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Here’s one more pic in different lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Looks like a late stage struck through die cap. Nice find in the wild. Try soaking in acetone for 24 hours. It might remove some of the gunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Thanks Greenstang! I did read about acetone and I’m glad you suggested that. If this coin has value to it I definitely don’t want to mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Lighting IS everything, is it not? GBrad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Looks like a Dryer Coin to me. Am I incorrect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Am I incorrect? This time, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 I’m sorry but you are incorrect. This is definitely not a dryer coin. If it was, there would be visible damage to the obverse rim which you can see is in excellent condition. The reverse of the coin has no damage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
