This one appears to have been struck by the very slightest of a misaligned die.
Hi, I don't see anything out of the ordinary on this cent. Perhaps if you could narrow down what you think might be wrong with it, we can give you...
Ok, We know it is plated as there is zinc showing through the copper. That means it is minted after the change of composition in 1982. That rules...
Remember, it's a 1972 cent. The odds of a silver planchet getting into the presses is about 0% since silver was not being used in coins for...
No. Its not. It is a result of die deterioration. Thanks, Bill
That is the big one on the 1984 cent. As you guys know, there are others on the 1984 and 1984 D cents. This one is nice find. With all the...
Could it be the beginning of a hobo nickel done on a jefferson? Often when done on an Indian head Nickel, the lettering is the first thing to be...
It is reprocessed. reprocessed cents are circulated examples that are recoated . They cant' be MS 60, an uncirculated grade as they are...
Depending upon when the fake was manufactured, it may even have the word copy on it. Sometimes the word is in the ring around the edge of the...
Hi, My thought is post mint damage. Possibly a dremel tool with a wire wheel. There are some reasons for the thought. First and foremost are...
Hi, The only split I see is what appears to be damage on the Y of LIBERTY. It is difficult to explain as I am not a metalurgist. In fact, I'm...
How can you have split serifs on letters that have NO serifs? The 43 is replated and is not worth more than a quarter. And the other two are...
Hi, This is definitely a doubled die. It is hub doubling, There are numerous doubled die varieties on 1964 and 1964 D Kennedys. There is even a...
The first cent is probably a clashed die error. The 1943 has been replated and the process often makes details appear doubled Hard to say on...
Hi, It doesn't look like anyone was being unfriendly. Mike Diamond is an expert. He tries very hard to teach the correct terminology for an...
It is the same principal as the half dollar in an earlier post. It is a partial collar error. Bill
Hi Frank, Once we know for sure what the outcome of the magnet meeting the coin was, we can figure out what's what. I'm hoping for a good one!!...
just damage
We are just happy to be able to help!
How did Jerry Collona used to say it....AHHHHHHHH......Could be!!
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