It looks like it was damage in some fashion outside the Mint.
This coin was tampered with outside the Mint, in my opinion. Either a sharp blade was dragged through the cent at a low angle (lifting up a...
It's a great Type I counterclash in association with a double set of clash marks. It's definitely a candidate for listing on...
Although I've not tried to replicate any of these scenarios, I suspect you're correct. However, I would think an artificial break arising from...
Acid job.
A uniform, grainy edge is a pretty good indicator of a natural break. If a planchet breaks before the strike it's called a "broken planchet"...
I don't catalog die varieties and don't have any idea why they might pursue the described policy. But I agree that a voided catalog number should...
The one feature that looks somewhat promising is the filament that enters the back of Lincoln's head. But an examination under a microscope is a...
I think Rascal's original observation is correct. Your coin is covered by surface contaminants and some has peeled up, revealing brighter copper...
You'd need to supply quality photos of the entire coin, front and back. Right now I can't decide whether it's die deterioration or a "rippled"...
It's definitely a greaser.
You might wish to consider amending your rules to permit the expulsion of members who aggressively and persistently peddle misinformation.
This is post-production damage. The raised stars are impressions from the edge of another dollar coin. The coins may have been rolled and...
If you're talking about the incuse outlines, it's a form of die deterioration doubling.
Nice dropped letter. It's actually a retained dropped letter as all of the black die fill is present and fills up what would otherwise be an...
I'm never close-minded when it comes to coins. I've had coins sent to me that I was pretty sure were bogus but then changed my mind after seeing...
Potter sends all error-related inquiries to me, so I don't know why you'd prefer his opinion.
There is no consensus as to what constitutes a minting error and what constitutes a die variety. Guys like Ken Potter and the VAMers consider any...
I can't tell for sure if it's staining, and certainly can't determine whether it's pre-strike or post-strike. It would require an examination...
Troy contacted me by e-mail and has no intention of sending the coins to me. I can't say I'm surprised.
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