Yup, large date.
Genuine, but I would look for an undamaged Fugio. I would prefer a more worn coin without damage.
Sorry to say that is worth a nickel. No where near full steps, and shows signs of circulation. There are also a couple of rim bumps. Not a D...
I would say outer layer of the dime bubbled up from heat and someone squeezed it back with something flat. You can also see evidence on the...
Could be for private tokens as well.
Almost certainly just damaged.
Handle the coins carefully, only touching the edges. Don't try to clean them!
I don't have any "nice" steel cents, one of those things I've been meaning to get. Yours look pretty good.
Does it appear worn or corroded?
I've always liked steel cents, thanks for sharing!
Honestly I wouldn't worry about it. Whatever it is, it would be nothing to add any value. The coin is quite low grade and has been harshly...
Pictures are very blurry, but your nickel appears to be well circulated. First year of issue but can still be found in circulation, I would say...
Impossible to say for sure from those pictures. It looks like it may be a spot of solder or something adhering to the coin.
That is the big thing, if it grades at ms67. You have a nice coin there but I don't think it is anywhere near ms67. If you can post better...
Well, the coin guy doesn't sound very knowledgeable. If it was genuine silver he would have wanted it regardless of condition. If there is truly...
Yeah, either poorly plated or painted would account for the globs.
I am kind of torn between it being badly damaged or a cast counterfeit. If real it is worth a quarter, if counterfeit then worth nothing. Some...
I'm not seeing anything out of the ordinary.
Checking sold listings on ebay, $35 to $40 is more like it. Nicer ones are going for $40 to $50.
No, that is a plating bubble starting at the bottom of the mintmark.
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