Just because it is still in the Mint cello doesn't mean that it can't be damaged after it has been packaged. It looks like PMD on the cheek to me....
There is no guarantee that boxes of quarters from the bank are uncirculated. There is also no guarantee that all of the coins will be the same...
It looks like circulation wear & tear to me. Chris
Your information is much appreciated. Chris:hilarious:
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The opposite of a don't. Chris
Can anyone tell me if I have a RARE Mint error here? [ATTACH]
@Rick Stachowski is our resident aficionado on Lincoln cent varieties. Maybe he can help you. Chris
All of those parallel striations you see pointing outward toward the rim are indicative of die deterioration. Chris
There's an old saying...."You've got to spend money to make money." When I was actively buying Sac dollar, Kennedy half dollar & SQ bags from the...
Ditto! Chris
Based on the second obverse photo you posted, I don't think it would be worth it to submit for grading. The obverse looks like it might grade...
"Just kidding" Chris
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Let's see! I've got a tad over 37,000 posts. I don't know how many members and lurkers viewed them. So, I would imagine there are a couple who...
The US Mint strikes their coins in what is called "coin turn". In other words, if you turn the obverse of a coin on a 12:00/6:00 axis, the reverse...
A prehistoric horseshoe crab!! Chris:wacky:
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It looks like it took a hit on the top left. Chris
Hmmm! I wonder if it isn't multiple stages of die deterioration. Could that be? What say you @paddyman98 ? Chris
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