The serial numbers may be of additional value also.
Appears to be a small strike through. I can see any displaced metal and it looks recessed, not raised.
It’s a nice lamination error.
Our mint uses the dies to death, then polishes them and uses them more. With the current zinc cents it’s worse than ever.
One of my newest CSA Notes is a $100, 1861 T-5 Note in Extremely Fine+ condition, if not in AU condition. A tough one to get and not a cheap note...
Afraid it’s from a worn die. Is that gentle enough? :)
I would love to tell you that you did indeed find your first doubled die. Sorry but I can’t say that. What you have has already been stated and it...
@MaryContrary I’m no expert but it look original 1st century to me. I’m also sure it’s silver but I know it would look nice in my collection. Hehehe
I only need 5 or 6 more just like this one to have a complete set of them. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Very nice!
To me both coins looks worn. You can see ridge rings beginning to form on both coins. The wear is different but the machines the dies were used on...
Nice ASE’s and the first year of issue.
V-Coins is probably your best bet.
Looks like a strike through as I see no raised metal around it.
That’s quite a nice haul. Glad you had fun going through that box.
I see die chips.
Best wishes
Either a worn die or MD. Judging by the rest of the coin I would say a worn die.
The minting process makes it impossible for this coin to be elongated, unless it was double struck but that’s another huge difference.
I have no idea how or what caused it but it’s damaged so it’s a spender to me.
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