many of these were coated with mercury to mimic a rare coin. While it is possible, that it is real, it is probably a fake. When you say "magnet...
xf 45 cleaned (to remove PVC damage) clash marks on obverse
you guys are doing this the hard way. This will sound weird, but forget about the date. Its easier to look at the RTY of LIBERTY to determine...
It's real.
It is most likely one that has been obverse down on a parking lot surface and damaged.
I think what he is describing as the "holes" are the normal parts of the design around the cheek and under the hairline.
Hi All, Even collectors clearing house in CW incorrectly identified one of these. Coins like this are seldom if ever spooned. It's a waste of...
Hi, There are several factors. Is it centered? What is the diameter of the coin? Any off centered coin is struck without a collar. Depending...
Hi, Think about this for a second. If they were all damaged in the same way, wouldn't they all look the same? These are not a variety, they are...
There is no doubt in my mind that this is post-mint damage. This coin had a hard life. Bill
The reverse shows what might be considered a lamination error. It looks like the metal is peeling away a little bit. Bill
Hey Zane, Congratulations!!! Good Luck! Bill
Hi, I agree with Mike, It's a fake. The first strike should be almost obliterated by the second strike. Bill
Based upon the picture, the coin is genuine. It is a clashed die error and they are known for many dates in the Indian head nickel series. They...
Hi, I've seen several, This one is not. There is clear and very evident doubling on a real one. Have Fun, Bill
Hi, It's the wrong position for the known 1956 D/S a the S should be almost directly under the D. But I see what you see. What it is, who knows....
What clues you in to it being a "Ken Potter" site?
Hi All, While Ken seldom makes a mistake, his description of those quarters as not having a mintmark under the date makes no sense. I havent...
Hi, The 1964 looks to be struck through grease. the other is too small an image to tell anything. Have Fun, Bill
Hi, I agree with Mr. Diamond's view. This is just a coin that has picked up some color in one of many ways. I have found many that were at one...
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