Nope. Just normal wear and PMD for its age...jmho...Spark
The coins produced by doubled dies are usually referred to as “varieties”. Yes, creating a doubled die is technically an error, but most...
This is the real deal, you can still buy the complete set from the Royal Mint...at least, you could about 6 months ago. ...Spark
@Trisia ...if you study the basics first, like how dies are made and the minting process, then when you see PMD you won’t waste any time on them....
I found 2 rolls of Kennedys in my brothers' stash from 2 years ago, been going thru piecemeal every chance I get...found this today. [ATTACH]...
@James warinner ...you obviously don’t need any further help from me...Spark
...and harshly cleaned...note all the scratches at 4 o’clock. ...jmho...Spark
@James warinner ... @potty dollar 1878 ...his response was not rude. It was factual and concise. Comparing die results from 2 different mints...
Looks like a medallion of some sort...imo...Spark
Damaged from exposure to an acidic environment. Keep it as an example of what is not valuable...I have many sample specimens of dryer coins,...
...if not glue or lacquer, maybe a lamination issue?…Spark
12 yo, walked into 7th grade Marching Band Class, I played a silver-colored, all metal B flat clarinet...my teacher, Mr. Underwood sat everyone...
I respect your personal reasons to keep any coin you find but this one is worn, was produced with deterioration and doesn’t have anything odd...
...odd in what way?…Spark
...the weight is listed @ NGC, along with a proof picture of a large date. If they are truly 95% copper then NGC made a boo boo...jmho...Spark
@Donnis E Wilder ...try illuminating with a low power pen light from a different angle...glare can mimic split letters...jmho ...Spark
As a die ages during use, the design details have a tendency to creep toward the rim...die deterioration. This occurs across all...
Agree with @CoinCorgi ...the end of the loop of the 9 points to the bottom of the 7. The cent has mucho wear ...spender ...jmho...Spark
@JeffC ...I just edited to include it is copper plated zinc, 2.5g. ...Spark
...the pic at NGC shows a large date. It is copper plated zinc...Spark
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