These were saved by the boat load. In my opinion they are only worth a little over face, if that.
You are so correct!
I called it toning as I was at a loss for words as far as describing it.
I see no reason it would not get a straight grade. It's not damaged or altered, other than the color. If possible, I would pass and find another coin.
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That is MD. It's flat and shelf like. It's a form of NAV or No Added Value Doubling.
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By now you should be sorry you asked. Vinegar, Toothpaste, Olive Oil, Jewelry Cleaner, Distilled Water, Peroxide and WD40. Take your pick Paddy!...
Looks like a plating blister. Sooner or later it will pop open.
No offense meant but the toning is difficult to see due to all the black stuff. I agree with blue ink.
It's damaged. It took a hit from another coin in transit and it what they go through to get into a roll. You can see the metal is pushed to one side.
According to my research they were. The problem happened immediately after being placed in use. They were cheap and with the Hula Girl they were...
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You need to study and see examples of coins with environmentally toning and missing a clad layer. This would help you to learn the difference. It...
Looks like a scratch. Definitely not a second jacket. A filled Die is very common. If the 1 is totally missing that just makes it neat and a...
It's late and I'm heading to bed. Lol but serious. I'm really tired tonight.
All I can tell you is that is one of the most common Hobo Nickels out there.
I'm not seeing it.
Yes it's damaged as a coin but it's priceless in jewelry because of your wife. Enjoy it as a piece of jewelry.
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