It's just worn from circulation and coins are minted, not printed. Stamps are printed bit this isn't a stamp. Welcome to CT.
Good. The more that report the better.
No but you can report false information and that is what was given:
Great minds think alike!
PMD
Saw and reported. Others should do the same.
Looks like it was a slight MAD with lots of wear.
It was hit by something that flattened it. PMD
Looks like it to me.
I have a whole bunch of coins I can sell for 20 times face now! :)
It makes no difference why. They will be released when they are released.
It says nothing about a W mintmark. The W is the initial of the designer. There are close up photos of this.
Large date
I think it's normal but it's great that you found a nice looking one from your birth year.
That's a beautiful coin and I love the toning on it.
A fantastic accomplishment!
That's great. If you can please post a link to that article or at the very least, post more about the article. Great pics! :)
Nothing wrong with collecting the way you do. It's all good as long as the wife is supportive. :)
It looks properly dipped. He may have used a jewelry cleaner.
What did he do?
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