I look for natural surfaces and colors that look normal. If either look strange, be careful.
Wow, strange thread.
Most Bust Half dollars were cleaned at some point. How they were cleaned has much to do with the looks of the coin today. Improper cleaning killed...
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Toning, environmental damage.
Welcome to CT. Your coin is just damaged.
Normal toning.
Welcome to CT. Your coin looks to have had an acid bath. Not an error coin.
Welcome to CT. Nickels are not clad. There are no layers.
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Die damage?
I worry about Chris. We have been friends for many years on several coin forums. We used to meet at the Fun Show each year. We never needed an...
I'll trust you knowledge Rick. I'm wrong.
All I can do is laugh at your post.
None are DDOs.
Looks like machine doubling to me. Not a DDR.
AU-58 RB
Give them to kids at the next coin show you go to. Ask the dad if it's ok first and give them a few.
I thought it was sent to PCGS.
AU cleaned. $18-$20
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