Maybe I can add it to my signature line. I'll check:-)
The jury is out as to the causes. I personally like Billy Crawford's original theory. In the meantime, if you find 'em, keep' em:-) We'll...
Hi Ruben, Yeah that's mine. I have a few others google "ask about coins" :-) Thanks for your kind comment! Bill
It is likely the result of the coin being struck by a filled die. It is a very common occurrence. Debris, often grease gets into the recesses of...
Actually, I think you found yourself a damaged novelty piece called a magician's coin. It will probably open up if you fiddle with it enough....
Coins dated 1964 were struck after 1964 still of silver. Actually coins dated 1965 were struck at the same time as coins dated 1964 . Actually,...
Hi and Welcome, That is evidence of a coin being struck by a worn die. What you are showing at the rim is something that just coincidentaly...
You might have been on to something....It would have been a jackpot. It seems like it's a normal coin though with some nice toning so it's still...
You can't tell if it is silver but to answer the question. It is sometimes done as a science experiment in schools. In fact, CoinWorld recently...
Howabout a flatbed scanner, I can adjust the color to be accurate....if you have the ability to scan the coin:-)
Hi, Nothing is unusual about the coin. Most folks forget that these are actually a clad coin so the look of the edge can vary. Also, the...
Also, Check for the Close AM proofs for 1999:-) on Lincolns:-)
Could be toning. It doesn't always effect each coin equally. I've seen many nice, gold toned proofs that were stored in there original boxes for...
Since the rims have copper peeking out, the coin is easy to identify as one that has been coated or thinly plated by something. It does not have...
Hi Peter, Check this link. Also, if you are asking about a specific piece, many have been plated, including proof coins. This should help,...
Hi, The doubling is die deterioration doubling and is seen on many coins. It has no extra value. And also mentioned above, the E has a minute...
No it wont. If it is an apllied acrylic coating because the expansion and contraction of the metal coins due to variances in temps will...
There are a lot of copper-plated zinc cents there. I suspect that they will start to rot at some point. That is gonna be a mess.....let alone...
More pictures don't make it any different. It is not an error or variety of any kind. It was tampered with in some way after it left the Mint....
Hi, That coin just appears to be toned. It is not unusual for a copper cent to tone a yellowish tint if the coin was stored or housed in a paper...
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