On the French: honestly looks like it got cut and had extreme heat damage as well. World War I did that to a lot of French coins. Maybe this one...
Maybe a lamination issue? The de-lamination area maybe created a raised flap that wore down along with the rest of the letters…imo…Spark
Yes, the hit on the nose is PMD. A hit taken by a coin while still at the mint is part of the production process. So, if you find a coin that...
Don’t poke the bear, @Mr.Q
Ed… @longnine009 is making funny. He be playin’ all of us…Spark
Lincolncentresource.com. You should already know this…Spark
NO! It’s not upside down! That’s what inverted means. You even used it in your title.
What an ugly coin.
It does look a little crooked, but I don’t think it is inverted…just smushed. …imo…Spark
Google: “Decipher Japanese alphabet”. This is how I learned. The listings will help you learn to translate the characters, including which way...
This old chestnut has been roasted many times here on Coin Talk and other forums. Use the key words “copper” and “melt” here to find all the...
Well, something caused the discoloration…I was at MS63RB/$86@NumisMedia until I regarded overall eye appeal. My net assessment is: Business...
Great article, Rob. I looked up Hampton Point and kinda have an idea now where you found the Spanish 4 Maravedi. Now you are famous!…Spark
Go to: doubleddie.com …and read everything on the site, especially “How dies are made” and “Worthless doubling”. It will help you...
Your interests will dictate what coins you focus on. Personally, I check all coins from circulation. My experience of 61 years of collecting...
No. Sorry, just more die deterioration…imo…Spark
I agree…results from worn dies. The obverse perimeter ridge ring is a dead giveaway. Here’s a tip to improve your lighting and cut the glare on...
Durn computers!…(smile) (I repaired Avionics, Communication Systems and Computers for over 40 years in the Military)
Kudos! to @Cheech9712 for a great find and her generosity…imo…Spark
The Cheerios Promotion was limited to the year 2000. You won’t find them in any subsequent year…Spark
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