The first coin posted here is a heated coin - done by someone, after the coin was in circulation.
It's a slug. It is not a blank or planchet from any US Mint facility.
Nicknamed 'Texas Cents'
It's a genuine clip - I can see the correct 'punch and tear' marks inside the clip area. That's one of the authentication points for a clipped...
As mentioned, that's a 'hit' on the left side of the MM. PMD, we call it......
It's a man-made novelty item. Drop it on any hard surface, and you'll hear a different sound than if you dropped a regular cent. It will have a...
Chris - believe me, I've had my share, and then some, of people who don't believe me at a coin show, online, on phone calls, etc. when I examine...
damaged - from the same source as the bit hits on Lincoln's bust.
It's a struck thru, imo. But see how the stain in that area could be a bit confusing to some. These are very common, fairly easy to find, and...
Guys, I'm human. Most of the time that I am incorrect is due to viewing photos that have strange lighting, out of focus, etc..... Having the...
PMD, on the rim like that.
I believe my original post above, which is based on my viewing the photos. Look thru enough new coins, (mint sewn bags, for example), and you'll...
I believe the OP's Utah Quarter is a rim burr, but it wasn't large enough to be struck into the coin's surface, like the other one I just replied...
I agree PM98 - a nice small rim burr.
Yes, it looks like a die chip now. My comments were based on the initial set of 'greenish' photos, where it did not appear to be raised whatsoever.
That's not a proof coin.
Sorry, but those little 'flakes' are not rim burrs. They don't disappear when the coin circulates. Just a minor striking anomaly, like so many...
I said that I don't see any die chip or die break. If you see, in-hand, a micro-fracture, that's fine. I just dont' see a chip or break, based...
OK, I don't see it in all the photos.
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