Okay! I apologize. Can we start over? Your coin is not a proof. The word "proof" denotes a method of manufacture with sharp edges, as Jim...
"Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish, and he will feed himself forever!" Chris
Incredibly minute would be an exaggeration. Since when are we supposed to baby-sit around here? Chris
Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't know you were lacking common sense. Chris
What! If they don't know how to read, then how do you expect them to understand anything at all? Chris
In 1982, the Mint changed the composition of the cent from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc with a thin copper coating. As a result, it doesn't take much...
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell the difference between a circulation strike and a proof strike. Chris
Defective blank or planchet? Chris
Look at the images in Post #23 and tell us if you think your coins look like those. If you aren't sure, then maybe you should stop searching for...
I think you will find it a great help to learn as much as you can about the minting process. Then, it will be much easier for you to identify what...
It's the result of a grease-filled die and is a common error. It's only worth what some bidiot is willing to pay for it. Chris
I don't collect Lincoln cents, but it looks like it might have an inverted mintmark. Does anyone know for sure? Chris
1Yen! Chris
Whaddaya mean, Paddy? It's round, isn't it? Chris
Methinks he doth protest too much!;);););) Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! One of the most frequent questions we have posted here by newbies is about "No S" coins, and most often these...
Flow lines don't have to be present for die deterioration. What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Chris
It looks like die deterioration to me. Chris
It's not the first time this has happened. Most often, it occurs when a new member is searching old threads for information. If they should add a...
Paddy, you should change your name Errorman98.;););) Chris
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