Steam engines were common for usage when large cents were made. Trains all had steam engines. Can you imagine traveling on a steam train. In the...
This statement is very true, even for coins minted 200 years ago.
Very sorry to hear about your friend. My condolences to you and his family.
It’s a mint error and it’s a tough one to find but it’s mine. :) [ATTACH] Obverse? [ATTACH] Reverse? [ATTACH]
I collect the coin, not the slab it’s in. So I have a number of slabs from different companies but I have way more raw coins than anything else.
That red star was not put there by the BEP. It was done after being in circulation and a collector of notes would call it damage.
@Randy Abercrombie In your opening post are you saying that he had to be a college professor to tell that the statues are lifeless? I’m not a...
I’ve never had any issues with them.
I think the TPG didn’t want to get involved with the coin due to the overall condition of the coin.
Judging by the looks of the other numbers I would say it’s from a worn die.
If you are a busy person and feel you won’t get back to the auction you put in a higher than normal bid in the hopes of winning. Anything that...
Very nice find! The last S in STATES is also messed up.
Don’t worry Sal, his magic works and he can get in and out without your knowing it. He does it every year and my place and I don’t have a...
I’ve missed you and hoping all is well. Of course I remember you, most of us do.
I only said #3 and 10.
That doesn’t look like it’s from a cleaning, just a rub mark and an unfortunate scratch.
It’s a greaser.
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No! 1943 were made with steel, not 1944.
This is an older thread. Best to start a new thread. Include photos please. Just sounds like an under weight copper cent.
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