Looks to be damage. Nothing special.
Only one small problem with being a proof....the D mint mark.
Best way to go is to buy one as an example of what to look for. Ive got three, one from a cherrypicked mint set, one from a bag of coins i bought...
It doesnt look like a genuine 1959d cent. Wheat back or otherwise.
That cent is way beyond help.. Where in the world was that found or was it dug up?
The more marks and abrasions, the lower the grade. Go get a few fresh rolls of newly minted coins at the bank and look closely at each coin. Now...
First thing, what you have is a common business strike from Philadelphia. The coin you refer to is a proof struck in san Francisco that did not...
A doubled die results from doubling on the die (die was made with doubled details) a clash is from the dies hitting each other when a blank isnt...
Im not sure what to think of this. A good photo of the edge is in order i believe.
Likely not an SMS. Go out and buy a 65 sms set to see what sms looks like vs a nice unc and you will see this is not one. Plus all 64 sms are...
Id go with anacs if you just want it graded for protection and dont want to spend a lot (10 to 20 a coin). If you dont mind spending a little more...
Looks good! Worth between 50 and 100 dollars.
This reminds me of a dime i found in junk silver. Its two merc obverses both dated 1942 that are fitted so perfectly i had to use my 16x loupe to...
People really need some numismatic education that doesnt involve youtube.
Dates have been hubbed since 1907 so no chance for them being repunched.
Look at some of the 1994 ddr. Has some similarities.
It looks very suspicious. That does not look like real wear.
I see a fair number of 1970 coins in unc. I think a lot of them are from mint sets cut up for the 70d half. Nice red coins, too bad for the spot...
It looks like a proof. I see no doubling in the photos though. Not worth sending in to grade.
It looks like it was ground down a bit. Likely done with a sander.
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