During the minting process there are two dies that make the copper planchet into a coin. They are commonly referred to as the anvil and hammer...
This is damage and not a mint error. Somebody ran a wire through it. Perhaps a practice piece for a jewelry maker.
Look above the date: it's almost as if Lincoln is moving forward toward the rim. You can make out the chin, nose and eye. Maybe part of the...
Interesting looking cent but it's just pareidolia. Almost like a ghost leaving Lincoln's bust.
Nice find! One way to confirm, Matrix, is by looking at the FG. RDV006. It's a winner.
I agree with our fellow enthusiasts; environmental toning and/or damage. If you CRH for a bit, you'll see far worse and far better. There is a...
Fun 2020 challenge and beyond.
Hello Glenn - I would suggest a Search here at CT for the full details on when/when not to get a coin graded. Typically, grading expenses are not...
Marie - I did a quick search at Maddieclashes and came up with this one http://www.maddieclashes.com/tdc-1c-1966-01/. I don't see any witness...
I'm not versed in ancient coin conservation, but at this point, would ultrasonic cleaning make a difference?
I think it might be an adjustment in expectations. I was lucky enough to catch a W mint quarter in my change, but I've seen others here pour over...
I think it is possible with volume and time, but I didn't think so until I pickled the dateless Buffalo I had on hand. It'll be interesting what...
Islander - I was just teasing you. Your pursuit forced the second look and sure enough your observation was correct as conceded by heavy metal...
No worries Thomas. As you can imagine this bugaboo of mine doesn’t have me losing sleep. True enough MD has the appearance of doubling but no...
Varied patina and perhaps varied material composition, but it doesn't strike me a anything particular. Just visually different.
Sure you are!! Here's a quick comparison on placement using the OP's photo and VV's. Different placement, albeit the OPs photo is slightly...
You might be right Islander. A couple things do make me uncomfortable with the coin: Looks cleaned, but it might be the washout in the photo...
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