There are several ways to make a cent look silver. It was done after the coin left the US mint. That makes it an altered coin and worth one cent....
Not at all.
Open it up. It would be cool if you have a full roll of proofs.
Just damage.
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I don't understand these cleaners. What keeps the coin from being rubbed in the process?
Pretty cool. Never knew about these.
65FS Fun coin.
Nickels don't have a clad layer.
I'll bet it's from the holder.
I'm thinking the coins were stored in 2X2s with staples and moisture over the years, turned the coins ugly. I would try a weak dip on the worst...
Just damage. Welcome to CT.
I'm thinking some type of die damage.
Nice bold obverse strike. Fun coin.
I'm thinking I should just spend them but wanted to check. It was fun having them handed to me at one time as part of a payment. Crisp with no...
I would call it machine doubling.
Die Deterioration sounds right. Maybe some MD as well? Fun coin. Copper over Zinc over Steel.
I'm posting this in the error forum because you guys understand this type of stuff. I'm sure the coin is plated but I can't understand the...
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