I didn't say they *all* are dmaaged in ICG slabs, so let's not get overly dramatic and put words in my mouth. And,Yes, I can tell from those...
This was de-plated and then submitted. It is a damaged coin. ICG has certified several as genuine in the past which are damaged via removing the...
Because so many people feel it is something "you just do" when you find an old coin in nice condition. I hardly ever submit raw errors to...
a coin doesn't ever have extra value just because it is slabbed. you normally have to eat the cost of the process of sending it in and don't...
no need to slab it if you know what the error is already.
genuine
the U.S. was in fact striking coins for panama in 1982
Likely Mint-assisted. Still kinda neat. Owned by a friend in Panama. Not sure if one of the sets of dies is counterfeit. Also not sure if copper...
Not so sure it is the end of a strip. Could have been an impurity patch away from the end that fractured during rolling or striking
A beauty of a "blow hole" error... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not an error
Super nice!!!
This can be a neat way to build an error collection. Same error type, same denomination and series, consecutive years... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I don't have any at the moment as they sold out. I ordered more and will keep you apprised. Thanks for the interest. ~JC
I'm very well-aware zinc can corrode on its own, and of course what is known as "zinc rot" (which is also covered in my book). However the ICG...
Also, there is a difference between "fake" and "altered." The ICG coin was altered. I believe "Fake" or "Counterfeit" means nothing about the...
@Insider The easiest way to authenticate a genuine unplated or partially plated cent is: 1. Genuine Mint Luster 2. No corrosion 3. Details...
Debate is always healthier than saying "the debate is over."
...and here are three other Mint errors that I say - directly and unequivocally - do not really carry a premium and aren't exciting for error...
For open-minded people who wish to learn, below are a few sample pages from my book on Mint errors - Mint Errors to Die For - regarding unplated...
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