Hi, They are not CUDS. They are minor die chips between the top of the letter and the rim. If it were a CUD, there would be no rim. Thanks, Bill
Hi and WELCOME! It's a normal stress point on the dies and many cracks developed on many dies in almost the same place. That is why you found 38...
I Like DANSCO too. One warning though, you can rub the plastic inserts over the coins as you slide them to gain access to the "holes" that you...
You are actually are on the right track....most people consider the coin a Class IV...some suggest that because of exactly what you've discovered,...
Hi, Extremely well done, but I must play the devil's advocate for a second, on one point, to get your take on a possible clarification. When...
This was made to be a part of a type of magician's coin. This portion fit into a shell made from a cent. Usually the reverse of the cent is...
It is machine doubling.
We need an image in order to help on this one.
Post Mint damage. Just how is anyone's guess but it is a clunker:-)
I don't think so....it appears to be coated with something. It doesn't have the right appearance.
I would love to see a better picture of this one without issues caused by the lighting. Thanks, Bill
Yep..its #8
It is post mint damage. Post mint damage can almost always be detected but the cause is not so easily determined as there are an infinite number...
I'm adding one more opinion that it is coin counting machine or coin wrapping machine damage.
Post mint damage....also, the coin is environmentally damaged indicating that this coin may have been a metal detector find. The numerals could...
It was damaged by a grinder, as suggested. A grinder can move metal just like that. I've also seen this kind of damage done with a buffer and...
I know that I am not familiar with it. Sorry that I can't help. Bill
Got It! I just want to Thank you for all you do! Bill
The Kennedy half that looks like it has thicker letters was struck by a worn die. As the die wears, the crispness of the details is altered and...
The 1970 S is Machine doubling as most suggested. The second batch of pictures shows only one actual doubled die and that is the 1967 cent....
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