It looks like a real clip, and I don't see cleaning.
I think these are both post-mint damage.
As you can see in D.T.'s post, popped bubbles are roundish, D shapes are common.
The mint mark can't be there, it must be damage, a popped bubble?
I have 600 bucks cash and about $200 in silver. Sold $1500 worth at $42 to 47/oz. No other retirement savings.
This is die deterioration or erosion, and yes I believe that is a die crack. IMO.
I would hazard a guess that it was exposed to strong acid for a time.
The 39 half is close to 15 bucks, the large cent has been cleaned, so maybe 10 bucks. Just my opinions.
I see the 92 is listed as a doubled die, (also as a 1922,)but I only see machine doubling, and a doubled rim.
You are very lucky the date didn't just fall off, interesting error.
My opinion is a de-lamination crack.
There is a product called 'verdi-gone', you can search this forum for it. But, This coin is a bit too far gone to resurrect. Older collectors...
Yes, you can melt silver, but not cents or nickels.
Yes, your 43 is zinc. It is zinc coated steel.
Still too small, I can't see any doubling yet, maybe one more try?
Selling on ebay is like working without a contract, the buyer has the power. Peep us coasted.
A little bit bigger pic would help, I can see lines, just can't tell if they are beside or in the devices, look for split ends also. I thought the...
Send her in, I think it may get AU, if that is a weak strike.
Cool, this thread is from 2 months after I joined Cointalk!
I see a slightly split top on the 6, if the 8 hasn't been hit, it certainly is FAT. Looks like it is worth investigating this one. Expert...
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