I agree with Larry. Looks like that cent took a scratch across the obverse. The reverse looks normal (I tend to focus on the dots in EPU - look...
Yes, no offense to folks giving a short answer and we all are prone to do it, especially where one's time might be short on a given day. But...
I'm tempted to offer a suggestion, but I like the angle @Insider. I was trying this approach the other day to see if one of our new enthusiasts...
@PamR Have a look at the RDVs and ODVs, and note the color coding. This might help you going forward. Design Varieties (varietyvista.com)
In machine shops, not uncommon to see machinists clean up tools/dies by placing them in a 3-jaw chuck and spinning the tool while applying...
They are all CAMs after 1992. Up until then, WAMs were in place. Except Proofs...they were CAMs. RDV-007 introduced the CAMs in 1993 for...
Like others have said, maybe to hold a spot in a coin album. I did that for a 1914D LWC. Fills a spot and if it wasn't posted for a small sum, I...
Yes...I was wondering what you were looking for input on. RDV and ODV good.
Lots of RPMs for the date. Have a close look to see if you have one
Here's a read - Search Results for “dropped” (error-ref.com) The resultant is an incuse feature/element/letter.
It might be glue. Soak in acetone and see if it lifts off.
I agree with Ed, that the leading edge on the forehead looks more like a lamination issue. But there is also the raised ridge of a die crack on...
For this type of doubling, I think that the subject coin would need to be in a generally uncirculated condition and EDS to make out the subtle...
It's progression. This project was a ramp. Next project a deck by the pool! Or maybe a shed for the bike. Nice job!
OK, our fellow enthusiasts gave you some answers (the right ones by the way). But why wasn't it DDD or a DDO?
What do you think it is? But more importantly, why?
Just damaged. It's a now...out of round...cent.
I think you are onto something @Mountain Man . Almost like something imbedded into the planchet.
Ok Larry...but if you are eating your coins...you won't have any to show us later.
When you get a coin like this, have a look at the fullness of the rim. If you have a full rim, and missing devices, its usually a grease filled...
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