..so this is a lamination error, not a woodie?
@Spacecoins …a basic rule: when you change coins, start a new thread. The reason is: members see this post as “error pennies”. People who will...
Nice woodie pattern. Worn and either corrosion or a staining of some sort. Should be of interest to any avid woodie collector. Good find!
Still out of focus, but it appears to be a heavy scrape or gouge on Lincoln’s forehead.
@Spacecoins …don’t get sidetracked. Provide an in focus picture of the 1968-S die crack first. Start a new post for the woodie.
Bad picture. Try again, get it in focus. Looks like a scuff or scrape, not a die crack.
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I wanted to point out some wear indicators. On the obverse, the rim separation line between the denticles is present from about 930K to 130K (...
Using the weight alone I would agree to the possibility. But with the condition of both sides, and no zinc showing, I am leaning toward doubtful.
There’s a pro and a con here on grease/debris filled dies: Pro: You would think the rims would also be affected by extreme heat in the same...
PMD…Subjected to extreme heat…imo…Spark
I have an aversion to damaged coins. I would not bid on it.
The coin is beyond redemption. Spend it.
@Chopperhead …because the mintage is 44,690,000 for the Philly 1921, there are a lot of them available in really good conditions. This one is...
Still a Red, has wear on both sides…more AU53, but definitely not higher than AU55…a real nice keeper for 58 yo…Spark
There is wear in several places on both sides. Lips, nose and chin and leaves behind the ear. Eagles’ breast, talons, tops of legs and arrows....
You need some kind of secure climate control scheme. Also, if you move or handle the rolls frequently the coins will rub together and you will...
Yes. The spacing of the M is not equal, hence a CAM, and, for 1998 P you want WAM for the collectible variety. All of the 98,99,2000 cents WAMs...
Not an expert on these, but the last number looks a lot like a 9…kudos to you, John, for your expertise…Spark
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