It looks like it
Just a couple observations to add I first heard about PVC residue damage in the mid 80s, and suspect it was publicized before that. I was able...
You can see raised areas around the marks which is displaced metal. That can't occur during the minting process. Coins are shipped in large bags...
The outside layers of the 40% silver halves are 80% silver, 20% Copper, so you can see toning/tarnish similar to a 90% silver coin. It looks like...
The answer to your question is “It depends”. Early copper in lower grades has numerous variables to consider. Strike, original planchet...
Only seeing some minor die polish lines and a hit on the right side of the letter D
Longacre doubling, as @ldhair said. It's not unusual to see this on coins from the 1860s-1880s. Sorry, but it doesn't add any extra value to...
Looks like a die crack. Interesting, but minor and no value added
It's not possible for the first zero to be smaller The date is added to the master hub. The master hub is used to make master dies, which makes...
It's damage from a hit. You can see the displaced metal. Sorry, but not an error of any kind, just routine damage from circulation
@William F There are are 3 types of collectors 1. Those who bought fake coins 2. Those who will buy fakes 3. Those who bought fakes and don't...
The Seller sounds like a dirt bag preying on new collectors. Ask them them if they will refund the cost of authentication if it is a fake. i...
Clad Dimes weigh 2.268 grams with a tolerance of +/- 0.091 gms. Weight changes due to environmental damage can vary depending on what is causing...
It's a very interesting story in Numismatics. Here are some links to get you started http://www.error-ref.com/henning-counterfeit-nickel/...
Better living through Chemistry :facepalm:
Environmental damage or staining. Even though they appear silver, the outer clad layers are made from a 75% copper 25% nickel alloy. When...
I've got some coin boxes filled pre 1870 European minors in 2x2s (including 3 boxes of German States) that I pulled a lot of them from junk boxes...
You'll see a lot of coins from the 70's with a filled D mm. The centers often chipped off the dies. While it is an error (die chip), it doesn't...
Back in the 50s and 60s, when vending machine technology was still low tech, people could file down cents and use them in place of a dime to buy a...
Some of my Prussia 1 groschen date and mint set 1821-1873. Most are junk box finds or parts of cheap lots. Sorry for the pic quality (The Amazon...
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