well worn bender

[norcalsteve]

Just opened a box and saw this. A very well traveled Ben. No date

 

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[GlenDronach]

Interesting!

 

[norcalsteve]

If it wasn't so old I would say it was a grease strike by the way it looks and feels.

 

[BuffaloBoy]

wow, now that is something. It might be PMD, but I could be wrong. the wear looks unnatural.
Cool ender!

 

[statch]

Never seen a ben like that. It'd be interesting if there were a way to know the history of each coin you find. I have a few that are a real mystery to me. I'd love to know what caused them to become what they become when we find them.

 

[mountainman 2]

Never saw a ben that worn before. Is the reverse as worn?

 

[enamel7]

I know it's a reach, but I would like to see the reverse. If it looks normal then it could be a struck through die cap. If it's the same, then it's just worn.

 

[norcalsteve]

Here is front and back pics. It does not look like there ever was a date on it.

 

[enamel7]

Ok, I will say it's just worn.

 

[enamel7]

You know, the more I look at it I'm starting to think this looks like a poorly done cast replica. Just doesn't look like legit wear to me.

 

[TheMastermind]

You know, the more I look at it I'm starting to think this looks like a poorly done cast replica. Just doesn't look like legit wear to me.

I was going to say the same thing.

I don't see many worn Franklin halves. A little wear and tear, sure; but none that I would say are too worn. I always found that strange, I guess people saved them more and they didn't circulate all that much.

 

[Local_coins]

I agree that it does not look natural. Did you weigh it and sound test it?

Is there any reeding on the edge?

 

[statch]

I agree that it does not look natural. Did you weigh it and sound test it?

Is there any reeding on the edge?

Weighing it would not be a very reliable method when it's been so worn. Sound test on the other hand is always the failsafe method of determining AG from anything else.

 

[Avago]

If nothing else, that's a very unusual ender!

 

[norcalsteve]

It sounds like AG. And it has good reeding on the edge.

 

[mAGma]

It was probably somebodys "Good luck coin" . They kept it in their pocket for 20 years. I've found kennedys that look the same. Harder to tell if they're silver, but the sound is distinct

 

[Local_coins]

Weighing it would not be a very reliable method when it's been so worn. Sound test on the other hand is always the failsafe method of determining AG from anything else.

Is they cast it in silver, maybe. If it was a lighter metal you would see a difference.

 

[norcalsteve]

It weights 12 gr

 

[Argentium]

Never seen anything like that - I have no idea what would cause that kind of wear .

 

[FormerTeller]

Just opened a box and saw this. A very well traveled Ben. No date

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That made my day!