the Type I are "unaware"
There is no harm in certifying these coins as what they are, but I also understand that typically authentication does not result in encapsulation....
IIRC blanks are slabbed as Type I and planchets as Type II If you look at the PCGS or NGC price guide, that may help you with you value questions...
can you tear a piece of paper on one side only?
Or maybe the screwdriver idea was spot on and the screw was rusted on and wouldn't budge.
I can't see the link, work has it blocked. Forgive me if this is obvious from the photos. Is it possible that someone put nickel dies in a press...
how can an Ike planchet fit in a press with a nickel collar? It can't, can it?
Kurt, there are 4 states of matter. Solid Liquid Gas Plasma You’re wanted in all 4.
I’ll tell you why they didn’t. The Coinage Act of 1965 prohibited the striking of dollar coins for 5 years.
I recently was given a book on United States Cents published in 1890. I have more books on coins than any other subject. I wouldn't consider...
yeah... that's a much better picture. Unfortunately, I suspect that this is an altered date. The dealer should be able to help better as he will...
In order to grade high-end MS coins, the photographs have to be spectacular if you want the grades to be accurate. The photos you provided of...
I agree with StateQuarterGuy, if we could just get a good, clear picture of the date, we could likely tell you more.
that was my point. More problematic is the alignment of the 2nd 4 in the date.
He already had it weighed SQG. The weight is correct for a steel cent. The problem appears to be that it might be an altered date.
My guess is altered date based on the alignment of the 2nd 4
huh?
the issue is more one of focus, than alignment and no, the scan is too small
The 4s (particularly the 2nd one) don't look like they're square to the rest of the date, which is a red flag, but best to have it examined in hand.
In China, people actually use dies and presses to counterfeit US coins. The government there looks the other way. I am sure that there are other...
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