@AyoJustin One reason to think it is not the 42 over 41........ http://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/1537/dimes/mercury/1942-P/42-over-41/ Chris
@Pippypowerful "Shine" is a term that collectors do not use. You must be thinking of the mirror finish of a proof coin, and that maybe one of...
Damage by friction is unavoidable even when the coins are stored in tubes. Using AirTites, SaFlips or 2x2's are better alternatives depending on...
Taking photos with a hand-held camera and then enlarging sections of each image usually produces blurry photos. You are better served using a copy...
Click on "Report" and ask the Mods to combine the threads. Chris
Nah! You're not in trouble yet. Wait until you start accumulating VAM's, DMPL's and toners. Chris
Why do you think it could have happened at the Mint? What part of the minting process do you think could have been responsible for it? Chris
It's difficult to make any recommendation without examining both sides of a coin. Chris
It looks like die deterioration to me. Chris
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The notches allowed the user to tie a thread around it when throwing it in a wishing well. If their wish didn't come true, then they could take it...
It could still be a Retained Dropped Element. Chris
I used the Brother P-Touch label maker, too. All you need to do is set the print option for "center-weighted", and depending on the type size, you...
It's called a "I had nothing better to do post-mint damage penny". Chris
......but not this particular quarter which has only been around since 2005! Chris:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot:
It's not a doubled die. Why did you post this thread twice? Use the "Report" button and ask the Mods to delete the other thread. Chris
I only see one face. Chris
A dropped element occurs when grease and debris builds up in a letter, is compacted (almost as hard as steel) from multiple strikes and eventually...
Where? Chris
If you're referring to the mark to the right of LIBERTY, it's possible that it could be a dropped element, but I'd still need a better close-up....
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