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Hello,
Why do you think the surface of the coin look like this?
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@chr, is it underweight compared with the mint specs? My initial thought is exposure to a corrosive environment.
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I agree, looks like corrosion of some type.
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Yep, I agree - eroded somehow.
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I was wondering if it was genuine.

The crown is especially undefined but the legend is almost perfect.

What is the weight and diameter?

Could you show the other side, please?
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acid treatment.
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What's the weight of your coin?
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