Good enough for anyone's album until better can be afforded but I concur on not sending in.
All of the "S" mint coins from 1968-1974 showed die chip problems at the mint mark for some reason. Not every coin every time, just in general.
Environment is a factor you are seeing plus zinc rot is also appearing, especially at the mint mark. Remember, the copper plating is microns thin...
Possibly to have been made into jewelry and set in a bezel?
For some unknown reason this occurred a lot from 1960-64 on cents. It included the chin and neck a lot.
I was never a big fan of gold for some unknown reason, never figured it out. Even my rings are all white gold or sterling, maybe it was the color....
Be a whole lot easier for us if you could copy & paste the link.
Very nice to find a progression like that.
I thought that those of you who are collecting or investing in gold might want to read about this....
Yes , that is a cud. This quarter was known for several different variations.
Just a glued coin. Another coin was glued to this one and fell away. Sorry, but just damage.
I was waiting for you to weigh in. @Victoria Littlefield these are the type I was referring to.
Laminations are certainly collectible if you like them. However, minor lams do not really have much value over face. It would need to be a very...
Just to verify, furry is correct.
The "patina" is environmental damage as are all the letters as stated above.
I wish that one of our members here @Insider would drop by more often and weigh in on these kinds of questions. Although I'm sure when he was very...
I would remove the plastic seals on the lids these use now though.
It can happen to any coin, any year. The presses that make the coins require regular oiling and greasing and this can drop into the coin chamber...
Is that a clash at the neck/breast area on second photo? Also at the head?
Amazing find. All the best to this couple.
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