Even on a very worn example, the doubling shows good separation on the lettering that is not at all visible on your coin. Here is a very worn...
The coin is a 1945 P, you mentioned a 1945 D in your last post and that was probably just a typo. desertgem fleshed out what I was talking...
Hi, As I mentioned elsewhere, The coin looks like it is trying to mimic the position of the mint mark seen on what is called obverse die #3....
It's normal only if there is an amount of "accumulated debris" on the rest of the coin that is consistent with the "debris" between the lettering...
Most people don't know what to look for to notice if a coin has been cleaned and that is always a matter of experience. This coin has...
They are correct. It is one of the ones sold for outrageous prices on TV. Most likely the owner found out it was worthless and figured the...
This is definitely not the better of the two doubled dies. I can't tell if it is the lesser doubled die from the pictures. The area to focus in...
Drop the coin on a table. Listen to the sound. It will go "THUD" like a chunk of lead. It will probably not ring like a normal half. Although...
I am sorry but PCGS doesn't know what they are saying. The dates are not variable but the mint marks which were punched into the dies by hand...
Is there a chance of posting a more focused picture of the CELLO and the word CENTS? It's pretty fuzzy as it is and I would be interested in...
Are you able to post a picture or a scan of the coin? It is likely plated as that is a very common scenario but a picture would help. Thanks, Bill
Hi, It's a normal S and is not inverted. Thanks, Bill
Nice Find :-) !!
I lean toward die deterioration doubling. Thanks, Bill
Hi, There are some things about the 1955 DDO date that are very tough to fake. This coin looks like the real deal although I wouldn't...
PS: I'm thankful for Mike's opinion. Thanks, Bill
Hi, A CUD involves the rim of the coin so what is on the numeral is a die chip and by definition is not a CUD. The coin itself was either...
In any case, until 1990 mint marks were added to each die by hand. The positions relative to the date can vary and the orientation of the mint...
Struck through grease Thanks, Bill
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