It’s my Two Cent Mint Error coin. A 1864 detached lamination. You can see where it broke off easily. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
To me it looks to be a lamination error.
Best to read up and learn about the coin production methods at the mints. Then when you see a coin you think is an error you’ll know if it’s...
Welcome to CT. What you’re seeing is a copper plated zinc cent minted by a worn die. It’s very common.
The cheapest one I found was just under $200 but in todays market the price for a half way decent one is around $350.00
A very minor error that in my opinion I wouldn’t pay extra for. That spot by the hat is a die chip but if you look closely it also appears to be a...
Very interesting and I like the coin itself.
It’s got me wondering.
From a photo, it does make me wonder.
Nice but yes, it’s a shame about the scratches.
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