I look at it simply as a genuine coin that was altered with fake dies. A novelty. That's it.
That is why I wrote "error" and not "Mint Error."
Yes, it has silver. I honestly don't know if it is a fissure or just generally defective.
I am stoked that after 4 years, I finally found an unstruck war nickel. Though I am still looking for a complete planchet, this straight clip...
Well, the planchet and first strike are genuine. The second strike is from counterfeit dies.
I get that, but if the goal is to do so perfectly, imperfections are considered errors. I mean, it is not a genuine Mint error. But...
Definitely struck with fake dies after the first strike. It is a common year so someone must have made several from a roll of 1960 D cents. I...
Why is that?
I always wanted one of these fantasy pieces. I got one, photpgraphed it, and noticed some flaws/errors right away on both sides. Look carefully...
Very cool find!!! 1996-D is the most common one of this error type. It is tough to decipher a value on them. I say around $15-$30. Here is one I...
Not genuine
I know they use the term, but it is not really accurate in a linguistic sense. It is the same as saying you are wrapping a present when in fact...
They ABSOLUTELY do that, yes.
you are correct, sir. However, the same goes for this one. The Morgan is good.
The term "lamination" needs to be changed. Metallic separations on alloy coins should be a "delamination"; if still attached, it should be a...
100% certain it is a genuine unplated zinc cent planchet. I stake my reputation on it.
Let's just agree that some people rely too heavily on what a slab label says in terms of grade, the error type, the weight, and other mistakes...
The one I posted is the top left one
Yeah. 5 from what i saw.
Photo not clear enough. Sorry
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