The tolerance range for copper Lincoln cents is 3.11 grams +/- 0.13 gms, so any thing between 2.98 and 3.24 gms is normal. Assuming your scale is...
It depends on what you have. I've used all of them somewhat regularly. If you only have German coins or 20th century coins then you only need...
It would also be in the Krause German coins 1501-date. As with most Krause volumes, there are errors and inconsistencies but I like this for a...
No errors. Just some scratches, struck from heavily worn dies (note the radial flow lines), maybe some DDD on the reverse related to the worn...
Die breaks are relatively common on ATB quarters. Remember, they were minting 5 different designs per year. By the time the mint had data on die...
Take some time and study the characteristics of true doubling vs worthless doubling such as mechanical and die deterioration. You coin shows...
Looks like a good one to put in your folder/album. If you're collecting from change, it may be a while until you find a nicer 83D
The mint didn't put proof coins in uncirculated sets. I think the key question is: How could this occur during the minting process? I don't know...
IMO, I don't think the holder makes a difference for error coins as long as the TPG has a reputation for accurate authentication and attribution....
IMO, You're primarily looking for authentication. Grading is secondary. ANACS used to be pretty good at authenticating errors, so if that hasn't...
Even though @paddyman98 is correct and the damage occurred before it left the mint or mint authorized packaging facility or vendor (does the mint...
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