Agreed, that is just damage.
Definitely nice for the age, I would put it in a 2 x 2 holder and save it.
Looks to be a small rust spot.
There are a bunch of PCGS graded ms64's on ebay right now for $3.99 plus shipping.
I'd go with fine. Hibernias are a great way to get an interesting colonial without breaking the bank. If you are interested in them, Syd Martin...
Did you read the thread through? A 1976 nickel with no mint mark was minted in Philadelphia, they made over 327 million of them. Very common,...
I have never seen anyone here get "vexed" because someone else found something they did not. When someone does make a great find there is nothing...
Then you should put your money up and send it to one of the grading companies for attribution, but it doesn't sound like you would believe them...
Clearly a large date. No value above face.
I am just seeing a lot of circulation damage, exactly what error do you see?
Definitely adhesive.
Yes, that appears to be a copy. Just doesn't have the look of a genuine struck coin.
Think about it, what would it be struck through that covers the entire coin, both sides? I would have to agree with damage, either corrosion...
Yours isn't missing the mint mark, it is not supposed to have one. Philadelphia minted dimes did not carry a mint mark until 1980 or so. San...
Some of them look like they have been harshly cleaned which hurts the value. I would keep them as coins regardless, I can't think of any...
They are easily altered/made larger diameter without distorting the image. By pounding as previously stated and it can be done with heat as well.
No error, just damage.
No way are they selling them for that. While they may be asking those prices, they will not get it.
Lower grade like that one are only worth a few cents. Higher grade coins of course go for more, but they are easily available.
Nice coin for it's age. Probably an XF or AU, might be worth 25 cents or so.
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