Slightly off-center strike, but probably within tolerance.
I don't think that a TPG would grade it higher than XF so, no, don't waste money on the grading. You have a nice coin, so just keep it as a...
The Obverse is usually the first thing that TPGs look at. However, your reverse also shows wear. In my opinion, it is AU at best, even knowing...
I don't think that it is doubled or repunched. It looks like die deterioration doubling and not worth any premium.
From a 20 year old forum on the "9/8" https://boards.ngccoin.com/topic/44241-indian-head-cent-expertise-requested-18698/
OK, I can see them clearly now and, yep, they are die chips ... as are the ones shown after the OP. Wasn't aware that they appear somewhat...
It's not very often that there are die chips on/in the deepest recesses of the die. Are the spots that you have marked recessed or raised?
The lion on the rev looks like he has ears.
No, find a good one. I don't know if it's on the holder or the bill, but pen marks around both the "5" and "five". Doesn't look right. Is it a...
I always thought and read that MD (mechanical or machine doubling) was caused by rotational movement of the die upwards in the millionth of a...
Also some wear on the wheat.
Yes, as Spark above mentioned, if you live in an area with a coin club, most have auctions or sales before every meeting
I think VF30+ for wear, but it looks to have been wiped or polished some time in the past.
It's only about 35% silver, the rest nickel and manganese. There were 120 million minted, so don't put much effort into "reshining" it. As above...
This is a very old thread that is frequently used for folks trying to distinguish if their coin is doubled and what kind of doubling is it. For...
I'd say VF-20+ ... too much detail left for an F.
I agree with the mechanical/machine doubling. Not worth getting cert'd. Just put it in your collection as an oddity. You'll spent 10X what the...
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Wow! Great info. Tks
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