Does one have to pass an entrance exam for membership here? The OP came here to learn, he's doesn't seem to be trolling, so let's not ridicule him.
Well, then. How about some slow pics?
Any book will do, though. Unless you're looking for a miracle.
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Does it match this? http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/zinc_1982_cent_host_to_new_doubled_die or this?...
IMO, the doubling is a trick of lighting.
Not seeing it. Perhaps photos of both sides, right side up, in focus and of the entire coin.
OP might mean repunched mint mark. I see a P that might have a die chip.
You go, Chris! Keep pushing that false hope. :eek:
Poor photos, but all look like they lived underground at some time in their lives.
Realize that many different dies are used each year to strike those coins. No two are exactly alike. You will find subtle differences in coins...
Upon closer inspection of the photo, it's not impossible.
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1. Rolling machine marks. 2. Environmental damage. 3. Minor cud(?) with minimal, if any, numismatic value.
You have to realize, Coinattic, that no one here could possibly tell you exactly how a coin got into the condition it has. All you can get is...
You mean this "weighs just a gram short of 3.2 weighing in at 3.0"? Any credibility you had is circling the drain.
Did you read my post (#12)?
You came here looking for opinions on your coins, and then all you do is argue that all of the opinions given are wrong. OK, perfesser, tell us...
A problem with your math, perfesser?
Best answer! Please let us know what the TPG says about your coin.
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