Feb
02
What is it called when the reverse of a coin is on the obverse as well?
chevy_guy asked:
I have a 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar. It is in very good condition with nice luster. I noticed from my other silver dollars it looked different. (I am not a coin expert, I just learned a little terminology and examined it closely under a microscope.) When I looked under the microscope I saw different shades and rises in metal and lines. When I finally realized that I could see a faint outline of the eagle from the back I tried to research it and figure it out. But I have not found any info on it. Could someone help me with this, and could it be valuable? The coin has a double die on the date, also on the lips there is a very strong die of a twig that wraps around the eagle on the back, you can see the middle line and the shape excellent. Also there are letters that are faintly marked on it that looks like a mirror image.
I have a 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar. It is in very good condition with nice luster. I noticed from my other silver dollars it looked different. (I am not a coin expert, I just learned a little terminology and examined it closely under a microscope.) When I looked under the microscope I saw different shades and rises in metal and lines. When I finally realized that I could see a faint outline of the eagle from the back I tried to research it and figure it out. But I have not found any info on it. Could someone help me with this, and could it be valuable? The coin has a double die on the date, also on the lips there is a very strong die of a twig that wraps around the eagle on the back, you can see the middle line and the shape excellent. Also there are letters that are faintly marked on it that looks like a mirror image.
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2 Comments
That’s like a double-strike, the first strike was a duplicate of the front side of the coin, so it was put through again to strike the obverse. I would think that would be worth quite a bit as it’s a rare occurance.
I am not A profesional;Although I collect some;If the coin actually left the U.S. mint in that condition,it is called an error coin; Can be worth much or only melt price; Check with A dealer directly,do not mail it! D0-not sell it until sure Most dealer`s only offer half of what it is worth to him[in my opionion] Do not mail even if heavly insured; If it is returned, it may be some kind of mix up& not receive same coin;LUCK TO YA=J.E.S.