Then start reading all you can about the minting and die making process. The processes are well documented and there are some good YouTube videos...
Regardless of what caused the hole, you can be absolutely certain that it did not occur during the minting process. It's PMD, not an error
At least you have a small chance of winning something on the lotto. Chances of winning the Internet unsearched roll jackpot? About the same as...
You were given an excellent tip on identifying the 69S DDO-001. This is a very easy DDO to identify. So instead of taking this information and...
Absolutely terrible advice. If you're a new collector reading this thread, DO NOT follow this recommendation. Any coin rubbed with baking soda...
Sorry, but they have environmental damage. They did not leave the mint with that discoloration and are not errors BTW, the nickel and outer clad...
NO NO NO NO NO Any new collectors reading this thread. DO NOT follow this advice. Polishing compounds have fine abrasives. Rubbing anything on...
A strong word of caution. If you do not remove ALL of it, it will return. There is nothing worse than pulling out a coin that you previously...
You were very, very lucky somebody didn't see you you swinging that thing and report you. Didn't they say anything about your metal detector in...
Since these probably came directly from mint ballistic bags, you may have a chance to find things like small clips, blank planchets, implanted...
It is not "The One". Google it and you'll find excellent puctures. One quick look and you'll easily see that you didn't hit the jackpot. The 69S...
@James R you received feedback from some knowledgeable collectors. If you still believe you have something, either do some additional research...
Regardless of the date, minor die chips add very little, if any value to the coin. As others have said, somebody took a loss when they sent...
@Colby J. Where did you find this?
They look like they may have been plated after they left the mint. Plating cents has been a common science experiment in school chemistry classes...
@Colby J. Search for threads about bronze disease in here. There are some really good explanations and instructions for removing it. If it's...
When you see a raised are adjacent to a recessed area, it's usually displaced metal that was moved when the coin was hit or scratched.
You mentioned the answer. "Kinda deep". Die cracks cause raised surfaces on a coin. Scratches are recessed into the coin
Thanks. Always better to have the explanation than a "trust me"
Can you explain how you've determined your scale is accurate?
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