Hi, I think you have settled in on the correct diagnosis for this one. I will just add my two cents and agree with the "squeeze job" scenario....
Although you didn't say what the denomination is, it looks to be the edge of a 50 Euro Cents coin that was struck with a partial collar. The...
It costs money to send the coin to an authenticator or grader so always keep that in mind. It is not needed in most cases and this one is no...
No Doubled die here, sorry. Thanks, Bill
These are not considered Replicas or Copies. They are Counterfeits probably being done by the person that they just did two articles on in...
I didnt read page 2 but if it hasn't been said. The first coin in the thread is not a die chip or a "BIE" error of any kind. It is a damage that...
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Hi, There is no evidence of a doubled die being used to strike this coin. Thanks, Bill
It looks like a hand punched counterstamp. If that is the case, it could be in any direction. Thanks, Bill
based upon the visible corrosion....it's a plated cent. There is nothing else that has value on this coin. Thanks, Bill
Highly unlikely that such a coin would turn up in change:-)
That is definitely not the 1942 Doubled Die....
A picture would help. i suspect post mint damage very strongly. Thanks, Bill
Sorry, There is nothing there that is out of the ordinary. Just damage, dings and wear. Thanks, Bill
I love it!
Yep....It is still a nice DDO and it is (3-O-1)
Hi jazzcoins, I agree there are signs of die deterioration on this coin. No question about that. The dead giveaway to tell me if this is the...
I'm not ready to pronounce it dead yet. When you magnify the full shot, you can see what might be the right doubling on the 2 and on the upper...
I agree with Jazzcoins and those that agree that the coin is damaged due to circulation.
Hi jazcoins, Yep, There they are...that's a nice group of pictures. Thanks, Bill
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