Using the weight alone I would agree to the possibility. But with the condition of both sides, and no zinc showing, I am leaning toward doubtful.
There’s a pro and a con here on grease/debris filled dies: Pro: You would think the rims would also be affected by extreme heat in the same...
PMD…Subjected to extreme heat…imo…Spark
I have an aversion to damaged coins. I would not bid on it.
The coin is beyond redemption. Spend it.
@Chopperhead …because the mintage is 44,690,000 for the Philly 1921, there are a lot of them available in really good conditions. This one is...
Still a Red, has wear on both sides…more AU53, but definitely not higher than AU55…a real nice keeper for 58 yo…Spark
There is wear in several places on both sides. Lips, nose and chin and leaves behind the ear. Eagles’ breast, talons, tops of legs and arrows....
You need some kind of secure climate control scheme. Also, if you move or handle the rolls frequently the coins will rub together and you will...
Yes. The spacing of the M is not equal, hence a CAM, and, for 1998 P you want WAM for the collectible variety. All of the 98,99,2000 cents WAMs...
Not an expert on these, but the last number looks a lot like a 9…kudos to you, John, for your expertise…Spark
Yes, because they are incused, the interior “islands” of the A and R have raised metal on top. I had read about concentric rings but forgot they...
Please explain or point me to where I can read about these. I have never heard the term before in any publications…thanks in advance…Spark
Yes, I agree…pic #1 shows a CAM…but the next is a WAM. Then a close-up of the head, then 2 1991 shots. And then later she posts 1998. No wonder...
@PamR …you need to put things in perspective. Many of us here have 40 years headstart on you. Now you are beginning to learn as you go with your...
Die deterioration on the date. The WAM is the sought after variety for 1998. There are many markings on the coin, all are worthless. The coins’...
Several things: The way you phrased your question made it seem like you needed basic information. I apologize if I was too pedantic to your...
1932-2022 is 90 years.
It’s not actually terrible, we are just not used to seeing George looking to the right after 90 years of left-looking (?). I think his ponytail...
None are production errors…they are just damaged or corroded. @Pennybaby75 …most people do not collect this type of coinage as they are awful...
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