99% of what I see of this error type is either a plated or de-plated altered (damaged) coin. Photos will help me quickly figure it out
I think there was a country in Eastern Europe that the Russian government - not individuals apart from the government - were intentionally faking....
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Well, unless you dug up rolls underground, not sure how it is coin "roll" hunting. ;)
I think the indent on the 1942 is genuine
If two different years are that far apart, I always suspect shenanigans. I can see a 1976 on a 1975, but beyond 2 years apart I just don't see it...
Pretty xure capped die, yes
It is a situation plaguing the hobby of coin collecting, so I strongly disagree.
I personally think not only is it a good idea, it is actually much needed. I mean, no offense, metal detecting and tokens/medals really aren't...
I am guessing the red mark on the proof dime is a stain. I have seen several spotty discolorations on proof coins before and that color is common....
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The reverse on this has a clash so strong you can almost make out Lincoln's entire profile. It is stronger than any Wheatie listed on the "Mad Die...
After reading some of these idiotic responses, I wish I had the authority to direct some of you involuntarily to a psychiatric forum.
To keep them all in one place, I think we need a separate category. Any thoughts?
A bin of experimentals
Or it could have been left in a bin accidentally and then mixed in with new clad planchets
Here is a genuine 1964 cent on a clad dime transitional planchet. Cost $4,000 [ATTACH]
So damaged. Sorry, not an errror
I don't think so. Even using a wooden toothpick would leave scratches.
1. 1909 VDB with nickel flakes. 2. 1912-S with gold flakes. 2. 1919 with either aluminum, tin, or silver flakes. All likely embedded into the...
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