I agree. A cud is a die defect, a lamination is a planchet defect. This is a planchet defect.
Those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it :yack:
Sorry, but the marks and discoloration occurred after the coin left the mint. As others have said, it's not a mint error, but referred to as PMD...
Did you have the original proof set, or was it toned when you acquired it?
I don't think it's a clash. It looks like it would line up somewhere above the motto around the neck. Maybe another die chip maybe with a some...
I always liked the No Stars coins. Nice 38-O half dime and dime
Sorry, but nothing looks like it has any significant value. Not worth sending out for grading
Sorry, but it doesn't look like anything special. They are only worth face value
Just a term to describe high grade, mint state coins. It was used a lot before the Sheldon System of grading (1-70) was adopted for all coin types
I'm having a hard time believing that the toning didn't have a "little help". But I guess the PCGS knows best. :banghead:
AMEN!!!
You could always use it to buy something like a nice 2 cent, 3 cent, or half dime in Good or an AU Indian Cent? Or what about some XF/AU Buffalo...
People can put anything on ebay and ask outrageous prices. The bottom line there really is no active collector base willing to pay premiums for...
Sorry, but it just suffered environmental damage after it left the mint. It may have been subject to high heat, but copper colored discoloration...
I agree with Michael K. The $20 is a spender. The silver cert is pretty worn. $2 may be generous in that condition
Sorry, but no added value.
Assuming you're comfortable using solvents like acetone, this is my recommendation. 1. Find some glue in an inconspicuous area like the rim from...
Thanks @Dougmeister. Exactly what I was looking for
I’ve seen some comments in threads regarding a TPG “sniffer” used to detect any cleaning/dipping residue. I think I can put some pieces together...
Where is the "Dislike" button? :banghead: :yack:
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