There are many reasons for adding a coin to your collection, Ed. Photos are opinions. And very difficult to judge unless the coin is in your hand....
I am no authority but; you might want to do some more research. I would stray away from the soft ones.
I see what you are saying, looks like it might continue through the wreath.
Depends on how soft and flexible the sleeves are.
The scratch starts from the right, Looks like it nicked the t and then jumped to the field. What does @ocjoe949 say?
Although it;s pretty difficult to say that worn Zinc cents are gonna be around. The 80's are getting pretty scarce.
Very nice cent! How deep is the scratch?
On the front leg? Because, the slab is marred a bit on the reverse. the ribs and rear leg are Quite clean.
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I have a real soft spot for these. GTG, and the holder. It truly is the golden color, with blue in the top his hair.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I just...
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@Rick Stachowski I'll have to admit, a couple years ago I was pretty green. Thanks to all here that are willing to help and educate, without the...
I am not seeing anything. It looks like a late die state.
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72 DDO-001[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
64 with a cac
I had to check some auction results when you said that 67 was the limit, There are a few CAC'd 67 that have more marks than yours. Pretty coin!
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