Just Doug doing his magic.
It's fun. You really need a Redbook. They don't cost much and are loaded with information.
I was looking at the images on CoinFacts for the date placement. I first thought proof but went blind trying to figure it out.
Actually, that's the damage from the punch used on the obverse.
Can he do that in color? :D
Welcome to CT. Sorry but your coin is just damaged.
It's just plated. Fun to save but only worth face value. Welcome to CT.
Were these from a filled die or a worn die?
I want to call it a proof but not sure. My old book talks about these having a different date placement but I can't tell the difference.
I wish I could. How large is this show in relation to the winter show?
Years ago I don't think that PCGS would even grade these. Now they will. This is the only one I have with chopmarks. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Many collectors see these as just damaged coins. I see them as a cool piece of history.
They didn't put the P mint mark on the 1974s as well. Just a normal coin.
Welcome to CT. They are just normal nickels. Philadelphia did not put mintmarks on the coins those years.
We need @saltysam-1 in this thread.
Die chip?
He probably won't do more than a year in jail but the court will take as much of his money as possible.
We have 5 turtles in the gardens this year. They come buy the back door each morning to have breakfast with our kitty. One or two of them will...
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