Yup, it's been this way since it was made in 1863, that's 157 years. I was fortunate to get this one. It's not in bad condition either, very fine...
Misaligned die in which one side is off and the opposite side is off just as much but in the other direction. One side has a thin or no rim and...
With a cut like that into the coin it's called PMD or to put it another way, it's damaged. Welcome to CT.
Not a broad strike. More like a mad but ever so slightly. Welcome to CT.
As soon as you let it be know you had one the Feds would be at your door. After a grilling session with you on the grill that coin, real or fake,...
It's s business strike, never a proof.
Sorry to hear that. There was a reason she kept that coin. You should keep it because she did.
Environmental toning
I'm lost!
Error or dreaming? I'm going with dreaming.
Not a Mint error. It's a 1902 common date Indian Head Cent that's suffering from damage. A nice find in a roll.
When those poles are missing so are the Initials and it's called the floating roof variety. Yours looks normal in all aspects.
Bag marked from another coin. The missing letters you mentioned are from a grease or debris filled Die. Both are common as is this date. Value is...
Looks like a small hole in his head.
I thought it was funny. Not a Doubled Die but it's zinc and my eyes are tired. Looks like common NAV Doubling to me or no added value doubling....
It's worn from circulation. Not a proof and not polished. Common date but great grandma tucked it away for some reason. Try asking her why if...
A very nice looking coin but I thinks it way overpriced. Welcome to CT.
To me it doesn't look like a 1 but rather a fat 3/4 capitol I. It's not an error, just from 19 years in circulation.
@Joy Matherne Best wishes for both of you tomorrow. Be safe and be warm. Let us know how it turns out. :)
Double die is actually Doubled Die. DDO is Doubled Die obverse. And DDR is Doubled Die reverse.
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