Maybe they thought they would grow into a variety!:)
At least it was a gift.
Because it's a different coin.
I am in at AU53
I saw that but everyone was playing, It was switched from a seated to a bust.
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Cuds only happen in relation to the rim, the roof has taken damage and moved the metal. Die breaks happen on the interior of the coin
I see a bag mark at the roof?
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It looks like it was struck twice, the first off center.
It would be a very nice looking cent if it didn't have the crud on the surface. An XF, . If it were mine I would let it soak in a bath of acetone.
Whats the grade @Dough
Looks good to me! Rick hit the nail on the head. I also see the die crack at the top of the head.
Are you referring to an e book of his?
The nickel seems to have the same tone on rims as it does on the surfaces. It some how hasn't really affected the copper core, I would expect to...
Good read and thanks for joining the thread Doug. Thanks for the theory's on the purpose of a bronze Denarii.
I have checked these dates for variety's, I have found a few, I would check more frequent if the market accepted them more. I can hardly find any...
It is loosening a lot of crud, more than the other two in a fraction of the time. I will check it again in an hour or so. So, far no pink, keeping...
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