A corroded cent.
Burnishing is usually used on proof and special release coins. I believe they started burnishing some planchets used for business strikes, but...
MS 63
Those are die breaks. I am having a hard time seeing a lamination.
I'd give it an AU55 maybe 58. But I am guessing it went a 63
Of the 17 DDO's for the year. The easiest pick up is the I and N of IGWT. Some of them the doubling is very faint because of die state.
He is a member here. Hopefully he sees that he has been tagged. But, prolly wont answer till the beginning of the week, depending if he has a...
It seems a little thick, is my first impression. Brockage second.
I have always found the 71'D DDO to be the easiest. I think I have 10 or more of them.
It's a zinc cent, these have a lot of problems. I think from the first picture I see split plate doubling.
I'd rather have the 81'S myself.
Thanks for the heads up, too bad I am broke.:(
I am AT only because of the color tones. As far as the heavy toning though, these late copper cents do tone nicely if left in the right...
You really need to use the upload file tab next to post reply. Then once the photos are uploaded click full size photo. These little attached...
Don't be fooled. A CAC sticker is used to say that it is on the high end of the grade. Not necessarily that it is worth being graded one point...
That's 100% damage.
Add another one to the 55D.
Die cracks, cuds, and die chips happen during the striking process, yet they are more noticed when determining a variety and it's possible die...
I hope the in hand inspection was well worth the wait. Looks like a keeper!
I have no crusade against them nor do I wish for any lawsuits. I wish that they would see the light and stop value/market grading and put the...
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