Have a look at this link first. 1968d1mm001 Die Variety Information - coppercoins.com I'm not saying this is it, but it can help start this...
Very lucky that you didn't get a circular roller mark on that obverse. I found a 1950 D ender that was AU/BU otherwise.
It looks like to me that most of that damage was from contact in a bag when it was first produced. With it in hand, you are probably in the best...
The diagnostic in this case is the S in PLURIBUS. You have the 1940 RDV, so this was a later production coin. It's in fine condition!! I...
Coppercoins lists from $4-10 or so...but of course, you'd have to find that buyer willing to pay for a minor DDO. Condition in this case is...
I've seen a number of unplated cents during CRH events, fairly obvious frauds. But occasionally, you find some that are either well done...
Thought on die chips/breaks: some anomalies on Zincolns appear as a die chip, but might be zinc rot (hydrozincite). Especially on a quick glance....
It's a fun find to have in your collection, especially if it is authenticated by a TPG. The population estimates for the 43 and 44 are what helps...
I picked up a bunch of Lincoln Cents a while back and the collector was evidently, very into chips. He put a number into flips that I have yet to...
I don't see it either, but I do like John's approach. I also see what Paddyman has pointed out. The photos are a touch out of focus and too far...
I know what you are talking about but penetrator marks are incuse. What I see in STATES looks like bumps. Could be a sign of heavier corrosion...
Southernman has the mark on this one.
It is a small S variety. But the large S variety is readily discernable and available in the wild. Of course, not as common but detectable even...
Not always. Mine weighs 4.97grams. Looking at the table above, I have an underweight 1939 planchet with a Dot. So far, I've not seen a...
I agree with our fellow enthusiasts. A 1939 with some environmental toning. What is interesting though is what is going on in STATES. Almost...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A couple of things: The R is not the only diagnostic. There were several obverse and reverse dies, so folks should...
This could be it potty. The rim is what I was most focused on. Relative to my Henning, there is some similarity there.
Can you get better pictures? Hard to tell from these, but the date is right and it's worth getting right. I'm sure you've seen these, but just...
Incuse machine damage - http://www.error-ref.com/incused-machine-doubling/
As the dies age, the flat surfaces become concave an/or irregular. During the coining process, the metal flows to these areas. Coin surfaces...
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