Awesome Randy
From the answers above I would say that Marketing is the primary reason.
Here is a sample of what is called ghosting. The impression of the obverse is showing on the reverse. It is an indirect transfer. [ATTACH]
I have been collecting for 75 years and have a similar problem. I started distributing coins to my family a couple of years ago. I made each...
Congrats CN
Always worth a look.
There are 36 different 1971 D Spike Heads listed in cuds-on-coins. You might want to match this one for fun.
I don't collect slabs. I hope to some nice coins on this post.
Never joined a coin club. When I was in grade school and high school, we had swap meets with other collectors in our age group.
@The Meat man Nice coin and great description of acquisition. But I wouldn't say you were speechless:joyful:
Fun find. Now you are hooked. I hope you find many more.
It keeps the faith alive. Nice.
I haven't been to a coin show for years. I like the concept of ...like the old days... The last one I went to was in Houston. All crowded into one...
That is probably the oldest Lincoln you will ever find.
Congratulations CN.
I split my accumulation into about 30 small accumulations for my grandkids and great grandkids. As I went along through the Wheat Cents, I put...
Die break commonly referred to as a Spike Head. See the coin in this link. Lincoln Cent Spike Heads 2020-2029 : Cuds on Coins (cuds-on-coins.com)...
Part of the reason I quit collecting modern coins. Collecting since 1948 and quit in 2018. Quit stamp collecting in 2000 for the same reasons. I...
Good for teething lotion also.
So, you soaked it in a Fifth? Crown Royal perhaps?
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