Indeed, I did say "almost," and did so on purpose! :) But you hardly ever see off-center zinc cents like this, or at least I don't
What is somewhat interesting is that it is a zinc cent, but almost no zinc is showing. These almost always have part of the copper plating...
Absolutely, and a great illustration of what you were saying. Also, check your inbox.
I agree. Unless maybe they are distinguishing that from a "partial" out of collar broadstrike.
[ATTACH] Just realized my latest 2 acquisitions of the same error type are the same year.
Hmm......I don't know what to make of it
What amazes me about this particular piece is that there is almost none of the zinc showing on either side despite how huge it is. You might think...
I imagine it would have to be multi-struck to have that degree of cupping.
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Nope. "Broadstruck Out of Collar"
Looks like a die cap because the cupping is so prominent. A total monster. Enjoy! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That is a cool find if it is a legit improper alloy. Very nice! I would also like to see the reverse. Here is an improper alloy cent from my...
I have seen quite a few of these in this condition, where the center area is unplated. In my experience, ones appearing like this are almost...
Now that i look again, the stronger strike appears over the shadowed strike. Could be legit.
Thanks, my friend! Are you a current or former TPG grader?
You write very clearly. Great response.
I see. So it is the process by which the metal is applied to make the multiple layers that makes all the difference. (I know those others are...
Since clad is defined as "multiple individual layers of metal bonded together," aren't copper-coated zinc cents technically clad? There are only...
Anything sentimental trumps anything anyone else says about it. We all have something from someone who touched our lives, including those who have...
What exactly don't you agree with? That some are picky? And I was asking someone else's opinion, not giving my own. Also, I wasn't talking about...
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