Yep, details are mushy, it all looks off. I would highly suspect it is a counterfeit.
Mechanical doubling usually isn't collectable. The area of the nose was not "melted" when the coin was struck, it is not consistent with any...
Nice, I'd say you have it as the markers appear to match up.
Kinda tough to tell with the pictures provided, as they are washed out in the areas of doubling. Can you match any die markers?
Pics?
Do a google search for repunched mintmark. Short answer: yes. Long answer: some more than others.
I see what I think is a bottom split, so I believe it is indeed an RPM. :)
Next thing you know they'll be adding stickers like "Same as five pizzas!" :D
Repunched mintmark.
Is it raised or incuse?
The mark on his nose is damage.
Oooh, this one's tough. It's definitely a very late die state coin, a weaker strike...I don't know what to choose.
As conder said, the date shows mechanical doubling.
I'd give it a 63. Very nice coin.
I actually put in an early bid before taking a closer look at the coin and started questioning it. Here is the link....
It is listed in the cherrypicker's guide to die varieties, edition 5 volume 1. It is also listed on coppercoins.com, as well as other die variety...
I do not have the coin in-hand. It is currently up for auction on ebay (I lost the link, I'll see if I can find it).
Points well-taken. By the left side, I assume you mean the denticles/rim thing. Do you have any input on the doubling that is present on the coin?...
I homestly don't think the original coin posted is that bad looking. It still looks nice in my eyes, and it is probably cheaper than a 100%...
You sure? It certainly looks more like a dryer cent to me...all the contact marks and unusual spread/shape of the words is consistent with...
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