$145
That is classic die deterioration. But hey, just send it in and have it looked at. Then there won't be anyone left to argue with.
The details that you are seeing around the ear are deeper than the damage.
Do some studying on die deterioration, you will find confirmation in Fred's answer.
It wouldn't be worth the money, the coin has seen circulation, and has damage.
Please look at post 10. your photos are much better and Fred nailed it.
Please send it in, spend your money, because there is no conspiracy going on here. You have a plated steel cent.
At the weight you have given. Yes
I am not claiming value either, a VF is a well circulated worn coin. This means that details have been removed from the coin. Hence the visually...
Those are worn nickels. And I would bet they aren't better than a vf in grade.
Weak strike or just worn off the coin from circulation.
I see visible linear plating blisters, it's not an error.
I am not seeing evidence of a doubled die.
I would have to search for a coin to show you. I could be wrong in the actual definition. If you look up planchet striations in error-ref.com...
I am only sure that if you gave a complete description of the coin? I think that @Insider is good at these.:happy:
Last I heard he had computer troubles.
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