A little research on your part would reveal the answer to be a doubled die, specifically, the rare 1966 DDR of which only 3 examples are known....
What he said.
Not a doubled die.
Because it looks like a gash that raised metal on both sides.
Damage.
Notice that they say it includes coins 1889-present, but actually only includes 2 coins from the 1800s at all...and they are both IHCs. I wouldn't...
So they can make a lot more money off it.
Well...way to try and pull a fast one, Tommy cent. I'll admit I fell for it...I was hoping you actually found something...but thankfully we have...
I agree. Either abraded away or minor struck through grease. Common either way. Keep up the hunt!
Is this your coin? If so, holy cow, that's like a thousand dollar find. (And I'm not joking...a coin broker friend of mine just sold one for 3...
A dealer should know that dates are punched, not stamped...regardless, I am still just seeing MD. Hopefully you get an answer from Rick Snow soon.
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