Buffalo area in NY
Oh, I knew you were when i read it
Teacher here: Global History since 1700, the U.S. Constitution, and Economics
I have always done so when I get the results. Last one was the results of a nickel webbing strip.
You look hard at work doing so in your avatar
Well said. You can definitely see space between where the gold-like metal ends and the copper begins. Actually, I am going Monday to have it...
Personally, I like Kurt a lot. I don't think anyone here can say he isn't knowledgable or intelligent. He does have a rather unique sense of...
A beauty Mint State example. Another new error type for me. Enjoy! ~Joe C. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am sure both cases occurred
I didn't pry it. Impurities in the metal prevents it from bonding.
Working on it!
I have heard of silver fragments struck into coins. Not sure about gold. Possible... Better photos... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I am going with unmelted metal
Either impurities or a bad mixture caused major limitations on this cent. Part of the lamination folded over and then got struck by the dies....
This one is a beauty. My first one! ~Joe C. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
At first I thought it was forced off. No tool marks, scratches, or gripping devices anywhere on the edges, rims, or the surfaces. There are...
Here is mine. This is even more convincing than his. 100% not genuine. (Plated). There are some errors that many of us don't need to show anyone...
I agree with Mr. Milton. Looks cast. Either way, either counterfeit or plated. Not genuine. 100% confident.
Nice one!!!!
Whichever it is, it was definitely on the planchet before the dies struck it (notice the lines on the hair with the haor design on top of it)....
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