We have more experience here on CT. So I'll wait.
Was just taking a second look and noticed this. What would have caused this? Doesn't look like a die chip although it could be. Refering to the...
I'm trying to learn something here but I'm getting more confused. If I understand the basics I thought a blank is just a blank until it goes...
Looks like one to me but couldn't find any listings for it![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Welcome! But I don't see a penny.
The curve at the base of the 2 tells all! Swan type. Not like this >2< !
Now if I had found that I would have tossed it aside as damaged! Guess I have more to learn! Great pics BTW
We're looking at the bottom left of Memorial here and I'm thinking this is just a plating issue that maybe the copper was pushed down by a gases...
I didn't think it was possible but your probably right. It was late and cocktail hour when I was looking at it! Lol
I have found a 2017 D cent that the word Liberty gets progressively bigger from left to right. I didn't think this could happen on the new minting...
I see this quit a bit and the die deterioration makes them appear close with the A and M being thicker. I always look at the initials when in...
I'm going to guess some type of PMD. Took a hit. Nobody had his back! Lol
I agree also. Remember that a crack in a die will allow metal to push into the crack of the die and create a relief or raised line on the coin....
Welcome! They are Lincoln Memorial Cents. We don't have pennies! ;)
Did you try and match die markers?
And thanks for the quick response btw much appreciated!
Lol was just looking at that one but not 100% sure yet!
Just pulled this one out of my change on the nightstand! What do you guys think? I haven't been able to match this one up yet. Any help would be...
I have such a hard time trying to identify those with the blistering so I just keep them for a later time .
Generally if you see this on both the reverse and obverse it's good indicator that it's Machine Doubling or just Die deterioration. JMO
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