Lot 3342
1908. With Motto. Obverse Planchet Lamination. PCGS graded MS-63. The rippling of the metal in front of Miss Liberty's eye was caused by gas being trapped in the alloy. When the ingot was rolled flat, so was the bubble, creating a separation of the metal just below the surface. When the coin was struck, the bubble burst (or was at least accentuated), creating the unusual effect seen here. Lamination flaws are generally common, but on gold coins they are rare, especially when they are as large and as obvious as this one (PCGS # 8859) Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,250
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