A photo would really be helpful.
I don't see a dropped letter. You may be looking at clash marks.
It was not carved into the coin; it was punched into it.
Yes, that is exactly what that means.
If there was any "ware" (wear) it would not be mint state.
I agree - it is well-worn and damaged. No error there. I would spend it.
If they are genuine they are the same as "regular" coins except they have been used in jewelry. They may have damage from being soldered to the...
It may be a 1942/1-D. Compare your coin to the photos in your Cherrypicker's Guide.
Contact Daniel Carr. I believe he lives in Ft. Collins, CO. He purchsed his coin press from the Denver Mint several years ago. He is the guy that...
I would not do that. The price of grading will more than likely exceed the value of the coin.
PCI is not a legitimate TPG.
Thanks, rascal.
I don't think any offense was intended by you or those that responded. Sometimes we get a bit jaded because we see questions like yours over and...
5X or 7X should be enough magnification to see doubling. At 60X you may not be able to see the forest for the trees.
It could have been heated in a fire. When heated a small air bubble can expand and displace the hot metal creating a bubble. When the coin cools...
I would expect to see a huge crater on the reverse (which means it is PMD).
Yes, you are correct. But many people call any raised metal on a coin a cud. There are several words and terms in numismatics that are frequently...
Are you asking if anyone has found any 2011-P varieties or errors? Errors (e.g., off centers, clips, broadstrikes, brockage, etc.) are often...
Whatever you do DO NOT CLEAN YOUR COIN OR DO ANYTHING TO DAMAGE IT. Oh, well. I wish I could have given you that advice before you potentially...
I'm sorry but what is the "mint error"?
Separate names with a comma.
