That practice is not uncommon. Sellers panic that it won't sell for what they want it to and cancel. You never get an explanation.
Agreed. That is an 8
You would have the only known coin of any denomination with a "D" Mintmark. But you don't have that. Back then, mintmarks were hand-punched with...
But that is not what happened with yours. Nothing was struck into it.
That raised area is definitely not a foreign object struck into and retained in the coin. If it were, there would be depressions around the...
Indeed, I did say "almost," and did so on purpose! :) But you hardly ever see off-center zinc cents like this, or at least I don't
What is somewhat interesting is that it is a zinc cent, but almost no zinc is showing. These almost always have part of the copper plating...
Absolutely, and a great illustration of what you were saying. Also, check your inbox.
I agree. Unless maybe they are distinguishing that from a "partial" out of collar broadstrike.
[ATTACH] Just realized my latest 2 acquisitions of the same error type are the same year.
Hmm......I don't know what to make of it
What amazes me about this particular piece is that there is almost none of the zinc showing on either side despite how huge it is. You might think...
I imagine it would have to be multi-struck to have that degree of cupping.
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Nope. "Broadstruck Out of Collar"
Looks like a die cap because the cupping is so prominent. A total monster. Enjoy! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That is a cool find if it is a legit improper alloy. Very nice! I would also like to see the reverse. Here is an improper alloy cent from my...
I have seen quite a few of these in this condition, where the center area is unplated. In my experience, ones appearing like this are almost...
Now that i look again, the stronger strike appears over the shadowed strike. Could be legit.
Thanks, my friend! Are you a current or former TPG grader?
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