As noted, these types of errors are reasonably available and reasonably priced. They are interesting pieces. I have a few myself...never paid...
Ed's estimates are consistent with what I've seen and paid. Certainly not $700...you would need a handful of them to fetch that much money.
Similarly, I got back into the hobby after decades away and started to learn about varieties and errors. It added a new dimension to the hobby...
Maybe. Clearer picture of the date would help.
If the field and the rim are affected, it’s very likely damage.
It’s uncommon to find a variety that’s worth a tidy sum. And then there’s the burden of finding a buyer. So the real ‘payout’ is in the search...
That’s a fun one to find! Nice!
A reason one might collect all 1970 S cents is that there is a possibility that you would catch a Small Date specimen. Given the value of an SD,...
Sure. PM me.
Sorry Joe. I didn’t catch that autocorrect renamed you. Lol I let a friend know that I got her tea (I was at the drive through). Autocorrect...
Washer coin. Long forgotten for a few loads of laundry. Eventually noticed by its maker and spent in good faith.
@JCro57 Jim - have you come across a 1939 with the dot reverse like mine?
A gas station find - https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1949-nickel.406241/
Ed has this diagnosed. Silver.
Even blind squirrels find nuts!!
It’s appreciation across the spectrum of our hobby. For whatever the definition we create for ourselves. I do chuckle a bit with those that...
Nice. All around!
It can become a game, finding a cent where cracks have formed in all four corners.
…but can (did) happen. ;) :zombie:[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That’s right Sal. I must have a tune locked in my brain. Or two!
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