Looks like damage. The rim appears to show some damage in the same area of the burnished material. Interesting illusion, but not a mint error.
I can’t tell from these photos. You’ll need a better picture of the steps.
Willy - it sounds like you’re disappointed and confused. Slow down…separate ideas/topics. It’s hard to follow when you blend them. Those...
Me too! ;)
Don't do it! :D
Here's the link if you need it - Star Note Lookup | My Currency Collection
Now...if that had been a DDR...you'd really be whistling!! Fun find. Have a look at the S in PLURIBUS. If it has a serif, it's the expected...
Kurt, Head to the bank and buy a box of nickels to look through. You will find dozens of specimens like yours or even worse. Your specimen was...
My advice here is that for any key coin of interest that you have, you learn the markers for those coins so that you can ascertain if what you...
I think all the responses offered are present. As noted, 12 o’clock on the reverse for Zincolns is a common location to find poorly filled...
He held onto it for a couple of reasons. He had too much invested and can’t legally sell it. Even selling it privately could be problematic.
The antique dealer that bought that one felt he struck gold. It happened once for him with a 3-legged Buffalo. However, I think that event got...
Here’s a fake - [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Regarding the mushy 1955s: you’ll notice during CRH events that the minority of the population are sharp. Maybe 10%. I don’t know if master dies...
Nice pics, Pam!!
Close to the cheese.
Well…that was entertaining. “Particle plating” error. Sounds expensive!!
In most cases. :)
+1
This is a good method to use with dateless Buffalo Nickels but too harsh on copper cents. Best to try distilled water first to conserve a copper...
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