It's a spender as noted by our fellow enthusiast. You'll find as you look through piles of cents that MD is a common phenomenon in the earlobe...
When you first posted that coin, I recall trying to imagine that 'jolt'. It is pretty unique from my perspective.
When I noticed the difference in how the site reported NV doubling as doubling, I was confused why they would do that. Afterall, there are...
You’ll note that Coins and Canada list this type of ‘doubling’. It’s very common amongst Canadian cents.
Fun and provocative questions I had answers for when looking up Civil War drummer boys. I recall learning that some were quite young, as young as...
Wishing you the best! Thanks for the update and looking forward to your rebound.
Nice one, Larry!
My first impaired proof was a 1975 S...looked like a basic circulation find. It had to have been in circulation for decades before I found it.
Nice one Sal!! Fun when they are over 100 years old!!
As noted, die deterioration leading to a ghost like image. That said, the 1995 D is one of those dates/mms to check closely. While not as well...
Go back…there maybe more!
More Canadian cents.
I’ve been hoping a W would find me, but it’s been a couple of years since one did. Seeing yours gives me renewed hope.
Liberated lucky penny perhaps.
I was driving down the road and watched a burst of cash blow off an oncoming car. I pulled over and collected the cash, various credit cards and...
I got excited for a second or two today when receiving change. Thought I got an old cent...but it was an abused dime (didn't have my glasses on...
Rick is probably right. Otherwise, Spark has the alternate theory I considered.
As noted, there are a few diagnostics that can be used. Weight isn’t very reliable but quick. Best is to use the RDV diagnostics. Surest way.
If you’re a quarter short of a full roll and have a hammer handy…
Your specimen took a hit which damaged the coin and messed up the device (letter A). Many years of service and part of the hazards of being a coin.
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