Hi, Yes, that just solidifies my opinion. The coin was struck on a planchet that was "rolled thin" on one side. Called a tapered planchet strike...
Dipped and Cleaned AU
Hi, That coin was definitely cleaned, Even in the pics, you can see the criss cross hairlines. The details are XF but the cleaning and the...
Hi, That coin is a harshly cleaned clunker and is barely VF in condition. It is a bullion coin in my opinion. Not worth more than about $8.00...
Cleaned XF 45
Hi, Sorry folks, but not MS anything. It's an XF/AU . There is apparent wear on all the hair lines and wear on the high points of the cap. I...
A better pic would help but it is more likely a gouge in the die that resulted in a raised area in the area of the first 5 in the date. Have Fun,...
Hi, This is a guess, but I think it will prove to be accurate. The 1955 cent appears to be struck on a planchet that was rolled thinner on the...
Hi, Just a note, this is a variety and not an error. All coins struck by the doubled ear obverse dies are identical. Have Fun, Bill
Hi, That is definitely the "Doubled Ear" variety, Nice find!! As far as the Wide AM on the 1998, 1999 and 2000 cents, I have not seen or heard of...
Hi, If it is a raised line then it is a result of a scratch in the die that struck the coins. Have Fun, Bill
Hi, We've had threads pn this before. The likely cause is a commercial clothes drier. The coins get stuck inside the fins of the dryer drums and...
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