It looks like a normal cent to me. Tip: turn of the flash and use the lighting around you.
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Hmmmm...almost like a piece of scrap folded over on the planchet before the strike. Let's see what others have to say.
I like to think it's because they generally are producing more than the other mints so they are busier and more prone to making a few errors. But...
By 2000, the Denver mint wasn't relying on the Philly mint to produce their master dies. And it is generally believed that this improved...
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That's a fair example of an overpolished die. Keep in mind that the mint was still producing 1964 nickels at that point so they didn't make the...
Looks like a common circulation find.
To add to Pickin and Grinin's line, you may find that a vending machine will reject it to. Sometimes coins are worn in such a way that is will be...
It is on the plus side, but within tolerances. Is that an encased coin?
I was thinking the same thing. The rims don't seem to match the rest of the cent. What does it weigh...I wonder? Perhaps toward the higher spec?
That specimen has Trails to boot!!
Heritage Auction shows an MS67 selling for $86.25 (slabbed, PCGS). I see an 88 D in MS67 selling for $32.50 on the bay. But an MS66 1988 is...
Might be the same coin but the first image is so washed out by the lighting that the divots are harder to see...but I think they are there....
Does it appear raised or incused?
I'm with Thomas; looks like a different cent altogether.
Yes, these coins in uncirculated condition are very affordable. And as a limited series (produced in silver), affordable as a set.
@furryfrog02 Probably just showing us that he has his priorities sorted out!!
I'm thinking a die clash. Have you looked at maddieclashes? I seem to remember reading an article where after a die clash, one of the pair of...
Severe MD.
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