Some people call it tarnishing some people call it toning but basically it's just the environment changing the color.
Could be any number of reasons but 2.9 is within mint tolerance for a copper cent. Would help if you posted a full pic of both sides of the coin...
At first I saved them but not because i like them but because I first thought they were collectable until I learned it was more along the line of...
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Ok then I was wrong on what your coin is. Also in the future it's best if you do not post a coin with distracting background like the one you...
Am I right @Zach1983 that it's similar to the rim you have. Also the edge of your coin?
What I see on this is a partial collar error. Similar to this link. https://minterrornews.com/priceguidepartialcollar.html
reminds me of a partial collar error
The D represents Denver you have a minor grease filled die
I'm sorry I am just tired. Your coin is normal these youtube people keep trying to make some coins special when they are not.
it's definitely an error? please provide a link to your 1977 minted in different color rather than silver references.
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The Philadelphia Mint Joeseph Menna became Chief engraver earlier this year in February. This is interesting how the designs are made today.
@Fred Weinberg @Pete Apple @mikediamond This is interesting on the reverse
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Honestly it looks like some sort of science experiment you know the one with acid.
Ok @Islander80-83 I was wrong what I thought I had found before my phone died was similar to what alurid posted but it was a link to the full page...
Ok here is a more focused image of the coin and I apologize for so many pics fro those that use data but my carpel tunnel is acting up and its...
yes they do and that's one of the main factors I'll probably never start this series unless I hit the lotto. The 1885 and 1887 alone in just g4...
I found another site other than the one alurid posted but my phone quit on me and I lost it. When I get home I'll see if I can find it again.
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