I don't see where the AU folks are seeing any wear, but if there is any, I'd say AU-58+ and a coin I'd take over any MS-60, 61, or 62.
I've often thought it would be fun to see how far along I could get with a "raised date" set of Buffalo Nickels.
I find it sad and disappointing that so much Coin Talk becomes argumentative, insulting, and rude.
Based on those mintage figures and a cost of 1.99 cents to mint and distribute each coin, the total cost comes to more than $294M for coins that...
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No need to be rude.
I'm afraid what you think is the die chip might be the statue of Abraham Lincoln.
IMO it's an interior die break with a crack that possibly extends into the L as well.
It goes on sale Nov. 9th
I lean toward a die crack. I don't see a small hit like that pictured, raising that much metal for that length.
He indicated it's copper. 3.1 g
Your currency collection is very interesting. I like the different criteria that people use to collect. Nicely done.
Incuse means the lettering, motto, etc. are 'stamped" into the coin rather than raised like most coins.
The date looks fine based on other 1922 cents. Look at this one that's certified....
I don't see V.D.B. but I do see the 0 that you've circled in one of your photos, but it appears too small and high - and actually appears to be...
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