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It is PMD, there are a few ways for that to happen, a weak acid like pool acid can do that and recently Mr. Lange posted that long term emersion in a sonic jewelry cleaner can produce this same effect.

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On 6/12/2022 at 10:23 PM, Patman54 said:

Does anyone have any any ideas what this might be 

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Looks like a winged liberty, or more commonly known as a "mercury" dime. Still found in "circulation" so,  great find! 

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On 6/13/2022 at 5:02 PM, Patman54 said:

Wouldn't that leave brush marks and scratches I would think 

You would think, but the speed and friction of the numerous, closely spaced wires seem to push the metal rather than remove it.  Im sure if you brushed it long enough, the design and  waviness would disappear

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On 6/12/2022 at 10:23 PM, Patman54 said:

Does anyone have any any ideas what this might be 

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Obviously, it was minted in Annapolis, Md at the Naval Academy -- hence, the waves.  ;)  Now...about that bridge to Brooklyn -----

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