Although, that is one reason to collect them. There's always something to surprise you.
Very neat coin. Good luck!
Those are fascinating!
Plating issue or maybe some light die cracks?
Wow cool pieces everybody!
How cool what it be to straight grade!
Nice spiked head! Such a strong crack. Can't believe you have 2 dollar with the same one! That's insane! Anyways, cool clash too.
I have the same problem as Meow, becauase I live in Colorado! Interesting how Philadelphia seems to make most of the errors or varieties.
Haha sometimes the wire cutters are just sitting there and you have to see what would happen! :) I wonder if it could be dated using die...
This coin is a pretty good error, both experts have different opinions on it but either way it's a great find! Hopefully you'll figure out which...
I wonder if it could also be feeder finger damage
That same site may have info on the die break on the T in CENT. That one might be here: http://cuds-on-coins.com/interior-die-breaks-on-u-s-coins/
I see machine doubling.
Your coin appears to feature environmental damage as well.
I wonder if it is a die chip as well
+3 ;)
Any update on the translation?
Yes, what other have said before me is correct. Split plating beneath the mintmark formed into zinc rot. Check this page out:...
What a fascinating piece of history!
Cool die crack. Might not be worth a whole lot, but I'd keep it.
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