I don't see anything that resembles a mm. possible some stray circulation marks but nothing else. Why do you think that tiny area is worn, but...
Sorry but it's a fake IMO. The missing part of leg is is cut too sharp and the "stream" lines in the legs doesn't look right. Just my opinion but...
Keep learning and growing. We were all new collectors once. People helped us when we started and hopefully we can pass it along
Another coin was pressed into it (hammer, vice, or something similar) at least twice. The round dents in the field are from the rim of the other...
As others have said, it's suffered environmental damage and has no numismatic value. As long as you understand that, then who cares what others...
@tammiGee FYI, the previous poster has written numerous articles for The EAC Journal "Penny Wise" among other contributions to the early copper...
The coin gets caught between the rotating drum and fixed outer wall, not inside with the clothes
Maybe sand blasted/Grit blasted. Regardless, it is not a mint error.
Give that dog a biscuit ;)
As has been requested previously: 1. Start your own thread. It is rude to hijack another thread. I'm sure the OP is looking for feedback and...
@sunday13 Thanks for sharing your story. I'm willing to bet that what you've learned from the experience is worth more than $30. Hopefully,...
Agree. Based on the pics, The date and signatures look like they were copied, not hand signed with ink. The colors match the rest of the note...
Your coin was plated after in left the mint
It could have been lodged in a specific orientation or maybe somebody did something else to mess with it. Regardless, it did not leave the mint...
Sorry, but all are regular circulated business strikes. No Proofs
Not this stuff again! [IMG]
Nice article. I found it yesterday on the NNP. No registration and relatively easy to use. I highly recommend that CT members bookmark it if...
Somebody wasted some $$ when they sent it to NGC
Struck through grease (or other material) is considered an error but yours really doesn't have any additional value. BTW: I would still keep it if...
Get the chem teacher (or some smart AP Chem student) to show you how to do a specific gravity test assuming they have a scale set up for it. Just...
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