When posting a coin for comment, it usually makes sense to post both sides of the coin. This could be a MAD or Off-center Cent which could affect...
You have one 1941 S Large S in that group. The rest look like small S. Keep that one separate.
Still snowing here...last gasp of the storm. Sunshine tomorrow, but we have around 7" of fresh snow.
Took a quick look at Cuds on Coins...didn't see yours there, but perhaps some that were close/later stage. There are a lot of them...so have a...
That 1935 is very nice!
Thanks for the closeup Sley. You can see that the MD has reduced the devices. My focus is on the curve of the 5 and the thickness of the 7....
That's a WAM...you've found one!! Hooray for you!!!
Hi Candace - what do you think is going on with your coin that makes it odd?
I agree with Eddie...a lot going on with that coin, but it doesn't appear to be a DDO. Curiously one listing does have a chip in the B. Have a...
Welcome James - when posting a coin, placing information into the title will help draw folks to your posting. Also as noted, some basics with...
I think I see what you are talking about, especially above the IN. That is die deterioration...flowing toward the rim.
Obverse Design Varieties (varietyvista.com) Have a look at the design used 1974 forward.
Just a normal cent...but you will note that some dates/designs can appear more doubled-like than others. The 70s are like that...especially 1974...
..., while coins beFORe that.... I had to read it a few times.
Yes...the soda bottle cap is a good idea especially if you are looking for an incremental reduction to the focal length between the coin and the...
It's mainly technique. Here's a setup I use that might be helpful or give you thoughts on tweaking the photography. #2 is the most...
To your point, I bet a number of folks would pass over that coin assuming a plating issue. In my CRH time, I only found one light clash like that...
#1 could be struck through debris. #3 looks to be a rim cud.
#2 looks like it could be struck through a late stage die cap. Wait for more.
You're seeing it. It's a light clash. Vertical lines in front of his face and behind Abe's neck. On the reverse, I'm only seeing evidence of...
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