You're about 45 years off on the 1916/1916 discovery, but your point was made. ;)
Unfortunately, it's environmental damage/corrosion and significantly lowers the value of your proof set. Sorry
I’m pleased that I can meet your required level of resourcefulness. I imagine it must be boring when nobody notices your subtle comments to the...
By saying that CT has many of MD and DDD lovers your implying that all of the people responding don’t bother taking the time to look at the coin...
If you’re a collector trying to understand what you have, then many on Coin Talk will gladly share their knowledge. If you are using that...
When I started collecting porcelain notgeld about 15 years ago, I read a reference that said very few were intended for circulation. I remember...
Sorry for running out of patience but you've been given accurate advice on how to determine if it's genuine. The specific analytical tests or...
The most disturbing thing about this whole thread is you and Bellman knowing the Pokémon stuff. I vaguely remember my kids talking about a Level...
Yes, the pics are much better. You can clearly see that the T was hit a some point in circulation resulting in the metal being moved. Probably...
It was plated. Here's one way to make more https://www.sciencecompany.com/Turn-Copper-Pennies-Into-Silver-and-Gold-Pennies.aspx
You may be interested in the Currency Club of New England. They meet in Waltham. If you go to the NENA show or any of the local monthly shows (I...
Assume you're talking about the copper plating having some zinc in it. During early zinc cent production, there was a problem with zinc blanks...
As a kid in the mid 70’s, I remember seeing a picture of a Jefferson Clash in Frank Spadone’s Variety and Oddity book (that was included in the...
A few on line sources Amazon, Wizard coin Supplies, Brooklyn galleries Stores Barnes and Noble Sometimes at Walmart Sometimes the overstock...
No need to get sick over this, It's very straightforward. Did you take the time to read Wexler's explanation???...
@Shanequa Young . I strongly recommend getting a copy of "A Guide Book of United States Coins", commonly called the Redbook. It is filled with...
Did you ever get a copy of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" (The Redbook)? All of that info is in there and a whole lot more. The book is a...
NO! NO! NO! @carla strange Your coin did not leave the mint in that condition. Please do not confuse the OP. The answers from @Dave363 and...
Too many Lawyer Jokes, too little time
Technically, you could say that, but probably not what you're thinking. It was plated with another metal...
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