Steve is that you riding the dolphin? He doesn't look too happy... :D
Wrong, wheat cents were made through 1958. 1959 was the first year of the memorial reverse.
Seeing as how the past post was 4 years ago, I'm pretty sure this contest is no longer active.
Are you just going to keep bumping all these really old threads? Look at the date...last post was june 2010.
I don't see any post here indicating that any particular member hates the series. We are just dispelling the notion that this coin should command...
Hi there and welcome. Your coin appears to have mechanical doubling. It is not a doubled die. Keep up the hunt!
I agree with Mike. The doubling you are seeing is due to die deterioration.
Color looks off and I'm having a hard time detecting luster. I think it's a details coin.
Welcome. :) The odd damage to the rim makes me suspect that this coin was altered outside the mint. Namely, someone put 3 coins together in a...
Hi guys. Looking to part with more of my collections. I have decided to move onto 1C coins, 1793-present. I am currently looking for: G-F Draped...
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That's because BIES aren't popular. I had some 1991 coin with a big ol' BIE, but because error/variety collecting is such a niche in the hobby,...
We've been duped!
It is a coin damaged after it was minted. Worth 1 cent. Keep up the hunt!
No offense Tim, but I feel like I recall you saying pretty much the same thing a few months back. What happened?
Lucky lucky! How'd you come across it?
BIEs are relatively less common on more modern dates. I'd say perhaps $5 on ebay.
I have seen similarly damaged coins. They are PMD and I toss em back into circulation.
Looks more like a product of die wear IMO.
Yes, over the course of a thousands years, ancient coins are carefully cleaned to preserve originality. Improperly cleaning coins from the past...
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