The original reason for slabbing them with the special labels was to raise money for the victims. To then tell the people that paid the initial...
One reason the Cent planchets aren't worth as much as other planchets is that the Mint gives out "sample" packets on some of their tours that...
If you can find a copy I like "The F.IND.ERS Report, A Comprehensive Guide to Selected Rare Flying Eagle And Indian Cent Die Varieties" by Larry...
I agree
this is found on many cents from 1982 forward because the planchets were changed to copper plated zinc. what you are seeing is where the copper...
A bid of $5.00 plus shipping would put you at full retail. Do you want it bad enough to pay full retail?
if you look closely you can see that where they scraped off said "COPY"
If you were totally dishonest and didn't mind permanantly tarnishing your reputation.
It looks like the mintmark took a hit from something which would be post mint damage. RPM's are not errors, they are die varieties. Richard
This coin spent some time in a clothes dryer. post mint damage. Richard
By this definition every coin that grades less than MS70 has an error.
It is fine to disagree, just offer another response than "maybe". What is your explaination for this?
They do not check the dies after every coin is minted and until a die crack reaches a certain size they do not bother to replace it. The mint is...
no, just distorted due to the post mint strike
correct
A die crack is the result of die wear and not the result of an error in the minting process. It is a condition of the age of the die. does it have...
not big enough to be considered a die break. This is a die crack that runs along the edge of the leaf. Richard
CA not a cud as they only are cuds if they include a portion of the rim. Minor die chip. Richard
Not a doubled die the "doubling" is due to a worn die. Richard
not an RPM. the mintmark took a hit. this is post mint damage. You can see where the metal moved into the center of the "D". Richard
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