No. I wouldn't change my opinion because I've seen hundreds of LMC cents like this. Send it in though and let us know the results.
This is not a class VIII. It's die deterioration.
This is not a class VIII doubled die. This is die deterioration.
That's some impressive copper.
These threads are starting to remind me of a Monty Python skit about spam.
They were purchased by Stacks and Bowers.
Thanks. I'm not really seeing anything there. If there is some extra thickness on the date, it's minor, and wouldn't command a premium.
I think it's safe to assume that most coins you find while gardening are simply corroded. Never hurts to ask though.
Other than horrible corrosion, I'm not really sure what the arrows are pointing at.
Yes. Looks like it spent a long time in the ground.
Damage is all I'm seeing too.
I'd hold onto it too. You don't often find these in the wild.
The only thing I'm seeing at the top of the letters is a possible MD and/or deterioration doubling.
I would say $20 or so. These routinely sell for less than $30 on Ebay raw.
Nice find! You'd think that one would be worth more because of the strength of the doubling, but unfortunately the population of these is very...
Here's the Copper Coins link. They list values at under $5. That's probably about right, but you might get closer to $10 for it....
There may be some light extra-thickness on the date. What does WE TRUST and LIBERTY look like?
I think what you are seeing here is a contact mark and possible some MD as well.
Looks normal to me. What are you seeing that makes it look promising?
This is split plating. Very common on copper plated zinc cents, especially around the mint marks.
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