Just so you know, your macro lens is giving a distorted picture…Spark
An improper alloy mix would do it, depending on the denomination and date. Or environmental damage. Really hard to speculate without more to go...
Yeah, somebody messed with it. If it were a real weak strike it would still have reeding. So after they spooned out the reeding they stuck it...
Trust your instincts and trust us, we won’t steer you wrong. Don’t trust YouTube. Remember this: “There are a limited number of ways to produce...
That is machine doubling. Also called strike doubling. Go to doubleddie.com and research doubling there…imo…Spark
Clad layer manufacturing imperfection?…just a guess…imo…Spark
I think you will find your coin is a Large Date and the weight is within tolerance. Not an error. Not a variety. The extremely valuable, very...
Greg, Welcome to Coin Talk! As you may have gathered, this post is nearly 5 years old, but the comments and information is still valid. One of...
It honestly looks like a scratch…imo…Spark
Looks very normal to me, too. AU58BN. Normal circulation wear evident on the hair, cheek, jaw and lapel. Normal circulation-related toning. No...
Not in my book. You’re paying now for appreciation that will arrive 25-50 years from now. On the other foot…you will have something of low...
Lot 2. My oldest is 1856 (US coins) right now so this would be a paradigm shift and would be quite a special treat. …Spark
I agree, but it is coupled with functions of strike and die erosion/deterioration. IMO, with zinc cents, manufacturing, strike result and the age...
Really nice haul…love that ‘21 High Relief Peace. Where was the Coin Show? …Spark
Look for type differences on 1971. Also doubling varieties exist from 1971-77. Both Wexler and VV should list the majority. Check for silver...
@Jeffjay …what does it weigh? A Roosevelt dime from 1981 weighs 2.27 grams intact. If it is missing a clad layer the weight would be reduced...
Granted, the toning is very attractive but there are many areas on both sides exhibiting circulation wear: the central hair curl, the weak-ish...
I thought it was me being dense or ignorant…I would like to know too.
I know for a fact 1964 proof sets were made. SMS sets were made 1965-67 in lieu of proofs, so this is not an SMS coin. Google: “SMS coinage...
Wexler WDDO-003, aka FS-103…imo…Spark REALLY NICE FIND!!!
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