LOL, you were not even born yet but you know for sure. Did you take a trip back in time with Marty & Doc? Even though just 3 people here have a...
Likely grease, dust or some other debris got in the way and created this. But not an error, just sloppy coin making. I botched my first post...
Sorry,double post for some unknown reason.
Missing letters usually means struck through grease or other debris, or struck with a worn die. The rest is zinc rot, common to all cents made...
Thanks @Paddy54
As paddyman said and you can also see it on the profile.
I'll take a jab at somewhere in the AU range but these are not my forte. The coloring does not bother me so much as those spots do. I'm not sure...
After the past few days I wonder if Potter has been doing a lot of town hall meetings for his book lately.
I see a lamination above Liberty. The rest I would attribute to over 100 years of circulation.
Yes, if it were made of copper it would be worth a lot of money. Though this photo is a better looking coin, the evidence of it being zinc is...
I've wondered if you can get around the policy by calling something like this a token? I have not tried it nor would I but just wondering.
Best to look for weak details on a MS or new coin rather than a circulated one which will give the false impression of weak details.
@desertgem double post.
This is zinc that is bleeding out through defects in the micro thin copper plating. It is a form of damage that is common to all cents made after...
@pasasap2 Everything changes over time and with all hobbies. Our world of coins seemed much easier for us old timers before the Sheldon system of...
Could be a die chip in the bottom, happens a lot.
Error/variety collectors are considered a niche group. But some of us are very dedicated to this so we look closely and carefully at all our...
As Johndoe says, yes, at least in the right ballpark. Under valuing a coin, in the case of a possible loss through the mail could have serious...
Looks like someone blew their nose on the ear.:eek:
I collect chicken poop ( for my mulch pile of course ). :rolleyes:
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