I like the mid grades for these. For some reason it just looks better than an AU or better coin.
Not a woodie. Looks like a nice roller mark. I'm not seeing an improper alloy mix on the copper cent either but definitely not on the steel Cent.
Definitely large dates but another way to put it would be, they're spenders.
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Believe me, I had to think how to put it.
That's what wear can do.
Well that's government for you. Let's put it in writing and call it a penny but on the reverse of the coin we need the word Cent.
Sounds like a good plan.
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You have chips, not cuds
Definitely damaged by a bored individual
I only use olive oil for cooking. And olive oil will make the coin brighter, not darker as you want. Just set it on a paper towel and put it in a...
At least you got a photo of their ring and wristwatch. Thst employee can be identified and may have some serious questions to answer.
Definitely damaged
@ZoidMeister You have some wonderful Bust Halves. Thank you for sharing.
Just a little. When a die is installed a Mint employee sets the striking pressure. A planchet is inserted and out comes a coin. When the strike is...
It's in stand by mode!
The black stuff is just a form of dirt. However, in the last two photos, is it raised, lower than the coins surface, or both?
It's zinc and it's circulated. Spend it! :)
I agree with Mike X3
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