Yes, zinc...you can see split plating in the date side edge of the cud (from your close-up)...the third digit's top is smaller than the top of the...
...the design for the tokens had to be approved by someone...then the dies for their production would be made like those for coins...Spark
...these are probably all identical for the entire range of years, maybe slight variations. Somebody busted out the Mint Set to send a coin to be...
...you do realize you are invoking the wrath of Paddyman...Spark
No. Too much damage...where do you see doubling?...show us a close-up...I see none from your pics...Spark
If you want to misrepresent your coin and sell it to someone who doesn't know any better, that's on you. What you don't want to do is say Fred...
@Randall Curtis ...while you are fixing your photos, include a close up of where you think you see doubling. Since you joined today, you probably...
Yes, I agree. I just kinda expected to find some kind of specification from the stoopid Mint on their website, ya know? That'll teach me...Spark
From your mirror pic, rough estimate is 160 degrees...NICE!!!!...Spark
The L/LIBERTY looks like MD, flat and shelf-like...so no DDO...but you are on the right track identifying this type of worthless doubling....
Looks like a Zincoln that's had its plating removed. Anyone can do it, worth one cent. You need to post clear, in- focus pictures. Also, you...
The pictures aren't that good, but...is that a circular die crack running around the reverse?...Spark
@paddyman98 @cpm9ball ...Thanks to both of you for the info. This whole thing has come up before and the guy from Italy, gianni, opened the wound...
The question that arises is: does one exist? IMHO...I'd have to say no. I researched the US Mint's website and its index...no specification or...
@gianni ...addressing the rotation...based on the mirror pic you supplied...the rotation does not look to be more than the normal allowance for...
Easy to puncture the bubble...use an old sewing machine needle. But if you are keeping it, don't do that!...Spark
Ron...imho, yours is 5FS...the contact mark across 5th line on the left side breaks the line between steps 5 and 6...Spark
@paddyman98 ...my apologies, I missed your mint info on your post...I do try to read all posts before responding, messed up this time...Spark
With the staining and wear, condition is AU53-55. The "J" is a mint mark corresponding to Hamburg, Germany, so that's where this one was made....
Yes...2 diff. dimes...the 3rd pic has reverse with struck thru grease like physics-fan said...Spark
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