That cent has more than fingerprints on it. It has been abused/circulated making it an impaired proof. A dollar coin at best.
Yep, incused die doubling. Not a DDR.
Take some better photos when you get it. I would say that the 140 was worth it.
Yes all of them are damaged.
Nice 16' DDO. @coinquest1961
Thats too nice for stacking clothes on Rick! Nice work and cool 68'
I am in the same altered camp. Most everything looks correct accept the surfaces. It doesn't matter whether or not it is a thin die cap or a...
Iam trying to redefine grading. Here is from the NGC site for a MS 65 grade: "Well struck with moderate marks or hairlines." This is not true...
Xf40 cleaned.
Huh so taking the look combined with the weight of 5.68. You are saying that members aren't giving the op the correct info? Sure seems like you...
It's a normal cent @Isaiah Hicks your photos are very clear. If anything it is die deterioration.
It's die deterioration.
Yes, but be aware that acetone will take everything organic off the coin and nlt just the glue. It may end up looking cleaned.
It looks like a luster bomb. I personally think it is a 66 + Try adjusting your white balance or back off your lights some.
Color is not the best gaurantee. If you understand the plating issues asociated with the zlincolns then a simple examination under a loope is all...
Post some photod.
Good call @paddyman98 . I thought I saw more of a ragged area on the rim. But also didn't know that there was a cracked planchet reference
You have a very good point there Lord. I didn't even think about a loss of lamination. I do think that these are for the most part the same...
64PL and a beautiful coin.
Looks like a fissure. Small but neat.
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