As noted by folks, hardness plays a factor and affects the ability to coin. Steel is typically softer than SS so easier to coin. The expense to...
I agree with our fellow enthusiasts - normal cent.
It sure is a incredible specimen. I found this on-line - MINT ERROR X/F 1920 LINCOLN CENT-WITH 20% OFF CENTER STRIKE! FREE SHIPPING! | eBay I...
This looks like the Master Die Doubling that occurred in 1972. It appears on P, D, and S mint specimens as it traces back to the Master Hub....
This happens often with RPMs where I've found a bunch of the same RPM...but also a mix of other RPMs. But usually no more than 3 different...
I found mine during a CRH event. I knew about fakes by then so no moment of excitement. And I keep a magnet handy for Canadian cents so the...
1972p1do003 Die Variety Information - coppercoins.com
Yes!! Jackpot!! It would be unusual to find multiple, different DDOs in the same roll/bag, but I like your theory that someone knew to...
If you CRH, you are going to find these. I suspect I’ve found 3 or 4 cents and at least one dime over the years. The first cent I found was razor...
A liberated coin...you caught it in time!! Fun find!
I'm with Eddie on this one (I think it'll grade higher) - MS66 RB. Dot on the shield and light damage to the date are a little bit of a...
This looks like a later die stage nickel with die deterioration. The mm appears smeared as a result. It may also have the rotation as noted by...
Acid...I agree with our fellow enthusiasts.
Luck is good!! The only W I've found came in change. But I don't hunt quarters so it's the only way I'm going to find one.
Yes. Finding S mint coins on the East Coast doesn't get old for me. I think there are RPMs for the date, so take a look.
I would soak separately in an old pill bottle for a period (could be weeks) where I would shake it occasionally to free/lift loosened debris. I...
For reference - lathe marks on coins - Bing images
I could be that it's a later die stage and the raised areas have been flattened. It might account for the irregular shape of the rings.
Some folks really like the Woody appearance. I like it...but generally not on an investment coin. The early LWCs had plenty of years where...
Might be lathe lines - Lathe Rings (error-ref.com)
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