Ancients....the only branch of numismatics where cleaning is condoned and often necessary. LOL :D You did a nice job, the coin was definately a...
Over many years I've bought similar coins for between $5-30.
The 2000 is definately a WAM. The WE area could be struck through but I lean more towards damage. It's hard to tell from the pictures. I would...
For reference, this is what you should shoot for:
It's an altered 44-D cent. I could tell without seeing the date. The 40's era cents look a lot different from those made in the teens. In the...
Horrible seller pictures! Your pictures show the luster. It looks around 64-65 to me.
You have what is called an "off center strike". Those that are highly off center yet still show the date are very desirable in the collecting...
1935. well struck
17s
Nice acquisition! It's refreshing to actually see someone post a legit doubled die and use the proper terminology. :D
There's nothing unique about the coin. I've seen hundreds just like it. 100% damage
Machine doubling, no premium.
Definately a WAM....congrats!
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NoooooOOooooooo :headbang: It's a nice, original coin....it will stay that way as long as I have it.
I miss this thread. I like 'em grimy! Often people are too quick to use stuff on a coin like this including my very own product. I say NO!
Pretty cool....
Those are die polish lines I believe, common in 68. It was the last year for the obverse master hub. The field hits are pretty distracting but...
The coin is not a wide AM and is damaged.
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