I don't see anything wrong with the label. It's the description that is questionable. Chris
Shhhhh! The DEA may be listening. Chris
Just be sure to leave a note with your collection so that if, God forbid!, you should pass on that your heirs won't rush your hoard to the nearest...
*Krakatoa, Pompeii, Mount St. Helens
And, 100 years from now they might be worth 50c if they haven't disintegrated completely because they are "CRAPPY ZINCOLNS!"
I found this listing on the NGC "Dealer Locator". https://www.tauleryfau.com/es Chris
It takes two dies, obverse and reverse, to make a coin. The deterioration of one die has no effect on the other die. Chris
Welcome to the neighborhood @JandM Coins ! Also, be on the lookout for fugly, environmentally damaged coins of all denominations. Last year...
Well, almost! Blanks are punched out of the sheet of coin metal. Then the blanks are fed into the "upsetting mill" where they become planchets....
It can't be on a half dollar planchet, either, because it would look like this.... [ATTACH]...
I wonder if they make a HoardStar machine? Chris
Why would your family post it in the News-Press?:eek::dead: Chris:(
It looks like environmental damage to me. What say you @paddyman98 ? Chris
Steel? What steel? This isn't a 1943 cent. Chris
@Eddie higgins Whenever you find a recess like this, it is always best to examine the reverse for possible damage (flattened area) in the same...
I believe it is a form of die deterioration on one of the Crappy Zincolns. Right or wrong @paddyman98 ? Chris
Oh, I've been to Philly before. I'm originally from MD. It's just that I've never been to the Mint. I appreciate the offer, but I quit smoking and...
Thanks for that listing. Chris
You really don't need to squint for the "2 over 1". It's as plain as day. Chris
I think we should petition CT to create a forum for the "Mr. P & Joe Show". Chris:):):):)
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