My cent looks very similar. Thanks, Paddy. ~Rob
Thanks, Claw. So this is when the center of the coin is fairly clear and sharp and the edges are "pushed" due to die deterioration/worn die as...
Thanks Paddy. I was pretty sure is wasn't a Doubled Die, so I put "doubled" as I had no other way to say it in my mind/language. Again,...
Here are some pictures of the reverse: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Came across this Lincoln Memorial cent with something going on with the obverse. The lettering at "IN GOD WE TRUST" seems stretched as well as...
Thanks!! Appreciate it. ~Rob
Paddy, When you say split plating do you mean the zinc is exposed through due to the die process? I've noticed quite a few 1983+ cents where it...
See previous post.
Claw, It has been a learning curve for sure. I'm beginning to understand the difference. There are still some confusing times, especially when...
Okay... Thanks, all. Appreciate the learning experience. ~Rob
Looking through some half dollars and found a Bicentennial half dollar with a very "blobby" date when compared to the other bicentennials I have....
Okay... Would have never known that. Thanks. So the coin is just a curiosity/interesting? A good find? I'm gonna keep it because it is my...
Paddy, Yes, the raised area just south of the numeral 5 is what I noticed. Okay, and that is why the raised area seems to flow with the...
Thanks Paddy... See next post. I had a user head-space and timing issue with my posting.
I was wondering if the indicated anomaly is a die crack? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The lighting is coming from straight overhead and...
Inspector, There also seems to be an anomaly to the interior portion on the bottom right aspect of the upper section of the eight. I notice this...
Thanks CN, I will indeed keep this coin. ~Rob
Cool.. if it weren't for the jaggedness of the line I would have passed it off to be a PMD... ~Rob
So what exactly does it mean, this kind of find? Is it plainly a personal find? Does it create a value component to the coin? ~Rob
Goossen, I was very surprised to find it... I know the only value is the fun in the hunt. It is awesome to see such microscopic happenings...
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