Take it to an expert. Not just a random shop, but someone who has the skill set to be able to tell you what it is.
knowing the forum... likely not
If the coin is one-sided, perhaps it is because the planchet wouldn't fit into the press and was only struck by the hammer die
the Type I are "unaware"
There is no harm in certifying these coins as what they are, but I also understand that typically authentication does not result in encapsulation....
IIRC blanks are slabbed as Type I and planchets as Type II If you look at the PCGS or NGC price guide, that may help you with you value questions...
can you tear a piece of paper on one side only?
Or maybe the screwdriver idea was spot on and the screw was rusted on and wouldn't budge.
I can't see the link, work has it blocked. Forgive me if this is obvious from the photos. Is it possible that someone put nickel dies in a press...
how can an Ike planchet fit in a press with a nickel collar? It can't, can it?
Kurt, there are 4 states of matter. Solid Liquid Gas Plasma You’re wanted in all 4.
I’ll tell you why they didn’t. The Coinage Act of 1965 prohibited the striking of dollar coins for 5 years.
I recently was given a book on United States Cents published in 1890. I have more books on coins than any other subject. I wouldn't consider...
yeah... that's a much better picture. Unfortunately, I suspect that this is an altered date. The dealer should be able to help better as he will...
In order to grade high-end MS coins, the photographs have to be spectacular if you want the grades to be accurate. The photos you provided of...
I agree with StateQuarterGuy, if we could just get a good, clear picture of the date, we could likely tell you more.
that was my point. More problematic is the alignment of the 2nd 4 in the date.
He already had it weighed SQG. The weight is correct for a steel cent. The problem appears to be that it might be an altered date.
My guess is altered date based on the alignment of the 2nd 4
huh?
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