It looks like it could be a strikethrough from grease & debris that accumulated on the die and then fell away onto the next planchet before it was...
Some people like to collect counterfeit coins for the purpose of documentation. Me? No! Chris
I usually spend "weird" and save major errors and varieties. Chris
I didn't say anything about being a dumb question. You're right! There are no dumb questions, only dumb answers. I was really commenting about...
Because I've got 18,000+ of them! Those are the years of the Westward Journey nickels.......Peace Medal, Keelboat, Bison, Ocean in View and Return...
No. Sorry! Thanks for trying. Chris
Be sure to make some of the nickels the 2004-2006 Westward Journey. I have 18,000+ uncirculated in bags, rolls & tubes. Chris;);)
I wasn't being rude. I was merely trying to make the point that your daughter would probably earn more money working than you would "investing" in...
It looks like post-mint damage (PMD) but I'd need a better close-up to be sure. Chris
That is your next mistake. Some people just don't like experienced people telling them they're making a mistake. Chris
The first thing you must get out of your head is that coin collecting is not a good investment vehicle. You might as well have your daughter start...
Believe me when I say that I am just as anxious to help others when they are willing to help themselves. What is the point of you showing a (bad)...
I'm not angry. I'm still waiting for you to make your point. Chris
I want a refund! Chris
I wasn't entertained by a blurry coin that you couldn't hold still, and I saw no educational value in the clip. So, what was the point? Chris
Like the 2004, this coin falls into the category, "Everything you wanted to forget about errors but were afraid to ask." Chris
Are we required to make an appointment? Chris
You have to bear in mind that these coins are mostly zinc which, when used, produces a lousy finish on the coin. Chris
As always, thanks for a wonderful report, Charmy! Since I've never attended one of the ANA shows, maybe I will make an attempt to go to Orlando...
Would you give us a photo of the reverse? Chris
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