I think you guys have the right diagnosis. I've seen this before, mostly on post Westward Expansion Jefferson nickels (i.e., 2006 forward). Like...
Another point to add to Randy's post: the cost of copper got to a point where materials and labor to produce a Cent cost more to make than it was...
Like others, I thought that an expensive camera would generate the 'best' pictures, and while they are very good, 'best' is subjective. More than...
You are correct. PMD.
Can you post pictures similar to Wexler's for this DDO? I'd like to see what's there.
Small. When the lower serif points downward, you have the Small MM. When the serif points up, it's the Large MM.
I haven't done a CRH event in perhaps a couple of years, but in that time I accumulated a pretty nice hoard of change. My wife cringes because I...
It’s a fun find Maria! One of many to come. One of my clients has a stamping operation. I’ve been around it for a few decades so it is nice to...
During the minting process there are two dies that make the copper planchet into a coin. They are commonly referred to as the anvil and hammer...
This is damage and not a mint error. Somebody ran a wire through it. Perhaps a practice piece for a jewelry maker.
Look above the date: it's almost as if Lincoln is moving forward toward the rim. You can make out the chin, nose and eye. Maybe part of the...
Interesting looking cent but it's just pareidolia. Almost like a ghost leaving Lincoln's bust.
Nice find! One way to confirm, Matrix, is by looking at the FG. RDV006. It's a winner.
I agree with our fellow enthusiasts; environmental toning and/or damage. If you CRH for a bit, you'll see far worse and far better. There is a...
Fun 2020 challenge and beyond.
Hello Glenn - I would suggest a Search here at CT for the full details on when/when not to get a coin graded. Typically, grading expenses are not...
Marie - I did a quick search at Maddieclashes and came up with this one http://www.maddieclashes.com/tdc-1c-1966-01/. I don't see any witness...
I'm not versed in ancient coin conservation, but at this point, would ultrasonic cleaning make a difference?
I think it might be an adjustment in expectations. I was lucky enough to catch a W mint quarter in my change, but I've seen others here pour over...
I think it is possible with volume and time, but I didn't think so until I pickled the dateless Buffalo I had on hand. It'll be interesting what...
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