Years of circulation wear. Have you ever been at a bus stop? Look at the road. Years of heavy buses coming and going pushes the tar up like a little hump against the curb.
Welcome to CT @esph81. As mentioned, full image photos of the entire coin are usually helpful in the members answering your post. All I'm seeing is a worn cent that has taken many hits over the years. My advice to new members, and others, is this . . . You should always post in focus FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and is easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows, and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
Ok thanks everyone. Yes I'm new, and value feedback because I may be looking to hard to find something that isn't actually there. But now I know.
asking is only ONE way to learn. keep looking and reading, I have been collecting for over 50 years and STILL learning. These folks are good and at times funny. welcome to coin talk.
