That means it's copper plated steel. Your coin is damaged and has no value over face. [IMG] PS. I can see the steel where the copper plating has...
It took a hit. PMD.
What about it makes you ask?
We all screw up on occasion.
Those are not off center, they are misaligned obverse dies. Off center would involve both sides of the coin.
Post photos of both sides of the entire coin. What you've posted is not enough to be able to help you.
Except for the corrosion, you have a normal cent. The corrosion does not add a premium to its face value.
I just dug to the back of a closet and found a forgotten 2014 50th anniversary Kennedy half dollar silver coin collection 4 coin set in original...
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I know what it is. It's a dime that has been subjected to the damaging forces of a grinding wheel. It's still worth 10 cents, though.
It's really a crap shoot. It might and it might not. You pays your money and you takes your chances.
Toning is oxidation (rust). Encapsulation does not stop toning.
I think it's a WASTE of money.
Yes, really! That's where you'll find the serious bidiots.
What makes you think it's a very rare and valuable 1971 DDO Lincoln penny in unbelievable condition?
It is WAM.
It's time to put Mr waggie on ignore. Bye Mr Wiggles.
Drill bit.
Hey Wag, instead of arguing here, and to prove your case, send it to a TPG for attribution. Be sure to let us know the results.
Not in my opinion. http://coolserialnumbers.com/FancySerialNumbers.aspx
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