Welcome to Coin Talk. That "phantom limb" you're referring to is probably a plating blister http://www.error-ref.com/blisteredplating/
IMO it may possibly have been struck with a very worn die plus circulation wear flattening the letters. Looks like a cut on the N in UNITED...
Welcome to Coin Talk. As others have said, it's polished. Just about any decent brass cleaner will make a cent look that color.
I'm also waiting. @mikediamond, @Fred Weinberg, @cpm9ball, @paddyman98, et al. My apologies for not knowing all the error coin experts.
Not saying that it is but it looks close to WDDO-002. Check all the letters against http://doubleddie.com/2358279.html
As for the Kennedy I'll go with AT/QC
@mikediamond just had an article published in Coin World magazine on something that resembles the ring on your coin. It's too late now but I'll...
Whenever you have a question or need other member's opinions you'd get more replies if you started a new thread. There are many very experienced...
Don't know how anyone would buy that without it being authenticated and graded by PCGS or NGC.
IMO it looks like a little copper showing on the bottom of Lincoln's bust by the initials VDB, the bottom edge on the obverse, and the folds in...
Very nice find.
Welcome to Coin Talk. Clear photos of the entire coin (both sides) would help.
IMO and judging from PCGS Photograde I'll go with F-12
It's a 1982 D Small date, copper plated Zinc, Lincoln cent and has some split plate doubling. Sorry, but the valuable one is the 1982 D Small Date...
You missed the top part of the rim. lol :)
@cpm9ball I guess you seen his reply to you on the 1940's error thread.
Your "tiny eye" is pretty sharp.;)
If you think you have a new variety why not have it attributed? Good luck!...
@Kein. Welcome to Coin Talk. Since you are new to this site I'll try to explain about hijacking a thread. It's considered improper to post...
$580.
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