Hard to say from the photos, but my first instinct says it's been polished.
So I think @Newcoinboy2018 can safely surmise that his cent is actually something he can get excited about. Where did you find it? CRH?
This is my Jefferson struck on a split planchet. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
@ilmcoins was this an ebay purchase? (Just curious/nosy)
I still say the first set of images make it look horrible! :) Glad it straight graded. (You should practice your numismatic photography!) ;)
The weight will also be helpful.
I agree there is a strong possibility of it being struck on a split. I have a Jefferson nickel that has similar characteristics. The reverse is...
If water doesn't work, try acetone. And this is one of the only times I would say that nail polish remover would be acceptable.
I re-shot coin #2. The original pic was pretty bad, and showed nothing true to the coin.
Oh.... and one of them is "+" grade.... Heehee
Taking the lead from @jtlee321, I decided to do a multi-coin GTG. These are the red-headed step-children of the Early Silver Commemoratives, and...
I suck at Lincolns, so I'd rather not guess, but I wanted to watch the thread. Nice coin, love the colors!
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One positive side to slabbing details, or problem coins, is if they are kept in their slab and offered for resale, the buyer will be fully aware...
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This is still an active GTG on another forum, so... [spoiler]
Entry post First gold coin was a 1929 $2.50 gold indian that I overpaid for. 'Nuff said.... PS - Congrats on being made a mod!
Rim cud? I was thinking it's a strike-through.
Slight grammatical correction: PCGS will not grade, but may encapsulate, coins with the following problems: (See list above in GDJMSP's post)...
NGC & PCGS - No Numeric grade on details coins at any grade level. ANACS & ICG - Numeric grade from 01-60 on details coins. All MS details coins...
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