See if you can find anything on the third side. This isn't a coin, it is a medal or token of some sort.
That is die deterioration.
Yes, I do. Just like all the other posts you have made this one is damaged. I wasn't going to intervene in the other threads, because everyone has...
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Deteriorated die.
Old Hoopster is really good at explaining this. But see how the doubling has taken away from the design. And not added to it. That and the flat...
This isn't an error, it is a damaged coin.
There can be a lot of different reasons. We would need photos and weights to really give you the best answer.
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I really like those striation lines. They are found more on copper clad coins, than nickels. That's a perty proof!
Coins are struck and what you are seeing is called pareidolia.
It's impossible to happen, no need to keep a damaged cent.
That's machine doubling and very common. You are looking for Die doubling not a doubling that happens during the striking process....
Walter if the coin had even a minute numismatic value. It was lost when the Kennedy counterstamp was added to it.
For sure! Put it on ebay and make sure you put " Rare" in the title, or else it won't sell. :hilarious:
Still trying to figure the no date part?
Even with the over saturation, I would have to say AT/QC.
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As far as I now Red is designated for coins that have zero distracting carbon spots. The red can change tones, even light pastels, but if they are...
This is merely an acceptance problem. @gianni There is no way of turning your brown cents into Red ones.
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