1989 was the last year the US Mint hand punched the mint mark into the die. That would account for the different positions of the mint mark. Worn...
It doesn't look like there's any difference in the letters to me. Just my opinion. :)
IMO it looks more like a lamination issue. As always, wait for expert opinions.
I'd like to hear from NGC as to how they arrived at the designation. I just looked at the edge of all my 40% Kennedy's at can not see any evidence...
Very nice coin. Did you post that on GTG?
@cpm9ball. I don't know if this is what you're looking for: https://www.worldcat.org/title/medaillier-napoleon-le-grand/oclc/799450970 I also...
It's only a guess but it could be a reaction to some chemical. Wait for some expert opinions.
Welcome to Coin Talk. Sometimes thick lettering and numerals are caused by a worn die. In certain cases it may be an indication of some kind of...
I'll believe you if you can site the exact law stating this. LOL :playful:
@Coin Queen. You don't have to apologize. Nothing wrong with starting a new thread no matter how many times the same issue was brought up....
I don't wish to argue with anyone but Error-ref calls them clipped planchets. :)
In your second post you asked the value of the small date coin. Due to the condition of your coin it's not worth more than it's face value. The...
IMO the Small date is a copper plated zinc cent. It looks like it has a lot of small plating blisters that are common with the plated zinc cents....
I was just going to ask the same question that @Beefer518 did. Who determined the "Our EAC grade...."?
Thanks to the participants for a very informative discussion. :)
I totally agree. It sure is pretty!!
Sorry, I don't see any lamination. IMO your coin looks like the copper coating is wearing away exposing the zinc core. Here's a true laminated...
There have been many posts showing the same issue as your quarter. The reply is always the same. Your coin sat in some acidic substance causing...
The US Mint produced 1977 Lincoln cents composed of .950 copper and .050 tin & zinc. Your coin was probably coated with some silvery substance, a...
Yes! Extreme DDD.
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