Is it - wow?
@PamR - Have a look at the different types of Machine Doubling (damage) - Machine Doubling (error-ref.com) In particular, check out Push Doubling.
This was probably a liberated coin, and maybe because of the verdigris by the shield. Some collectors/dealers will spend a problem coin since...
I think that this is the problem. Scopes are not capable of taking a full shot of a dime, never mind anything larger. I've noticed that...
To that point, I recently went through a hoard of cents I collected over the past several months. The Zincolns were worse than I expected....
Your enthusiasm and dedication will be rewarded!
What's under the hood of that Lincoln?
I am glad to help where I can. I recall pouring out my Dinkelacker mini-keg and sorting all the 1998, 1999, and 2000 LMCs. I had hundreds of...
You are in the early stages of getting your collectors eyes...especially a variety collector. I say that you push for answers at this stage to...
Wait...aren't you that guy who said something about the Oak Island Treasure? ;-)
I agree!! There are a few folks here who watch out for their fellow enthusiasts to make sure something isn't overlooked. @potty dollar 1878...
It's a CAM, unfortunately. 3 things to check: The FG font Distance between the A and the M The second T in STATES (it'll be leaning for CAMs)
Nice finds!
I have this old Dinkelacker mini-keg...fairly decorative and provided a nice storage of loose cents for many years. The small hole at the top,...
I weep for the cents that are forgotten...under my drink from McDonald's.
Hang around with Tool & Die guys...you get to experience some heavy objects. Some progressive dies are enormous (and quite heavy). And some of...
OK, Spark...who's drink holder did those 'environmentally challenged' cents come from?
It's hard to toss back something that has withstood time in circulation to remain in fine condition. And for a cent, easy to set aside for the...
The effect you see there is caused by play in the tool/equipment during the coining process. It smears the devices, and sometimes the profile,...
An acetone soak perhaps? But it might be in there so long that you'll need to hide it from the light. Just not sure that you'll be able to get...
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