It could be environmental damage. The composition of all pennies struck after 1982 was 97.5% zinc. Chris
I noticed that, too, but I didn't want to confuse the OP with some unnecessary info. Chris
We'll never really know what may have caused this. You shouldn't assume that it was human-made damage. After all, there are billions and billions...
That's okay. We all make mistakes. It's part of the learning process. Chris
It is not an error! Chris
You're not thinking! If it were a "5" along the rim, it would have to come from somewhere. A "dropped element" is the only possible way it could...
It's time to put on your thinking cap. If it was a dropped element, where did it come from? There is no "5" in the date. Chris
Of course you haven't seen it on a nickel before because it is not an error. It is damage. I'm thinking that the small ding on the rim to the SSW...
It looks like damage to me. Chris
Not all Registry collectors are wackos. I know a lot of them who don't strive for the Top Pop's. They post their sets because they are proud of...
Are you sure about those scores? I do know that mistakes in the scoring are made from time to time. My suggestion would be to post your findings...
First, welcome to the neighborhood! If you're interested in joining the hobby, the first thing you should do is purchase the Red Book of United...
Yes, it would be nice to find one with the "S" mintmark so far south, but it just doesn't look like one to me. You also have to consider that if...
@rickmp I guess I should have checked the NGC Registry, first. The top Registry Set of ATB's does not have an Acadia at all, but it does have an...
@rickmp Unless you are building a set, you might want to sell them before someone finds another 67PL or better to sell to a Registry collector....
Did you talk to all 5 of them? Chris
Sorry, Rick, but I think you are way off base. Chris
The 80-S and 81-S are often mistaken for proof coins because they have some of the nicest strikes in the entire series. The PUP suggested by...
MS62 at best......The reverse is pretty clean, but that won't make up for all of the nicks & dings on her face and neck. Chris
Personally, I don't believe in price guides for errors. An error might sell for moon money one day, then crash and burn the next. It's only worth...
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