One lesson to learn is a simple one: Buy the coin, not the slab.
Odd that this is a 1963-D, at least to me. It's 56 years old. Two days ago I received one in change. Today while at my local grocery store I found...
That's not a line, it's a gouge and it occurred after it left the Mint. It's known as PMD or Post Mint Damage. Welcome to CT.
P.S. I wouldn't spend it. Just put it away and keep it.
Oh come on it's worth at least fifty cents as it's a Kennedy. :D lol Never clean a coin. Welcome to CT.
No, can you Google fancy numbers? There's many types.
You need a variety collector for that. Are you able to assist @Rick Stachowski?
We do have a few of the other kind as well. You fit right in with us crazy coin people. And we all have other interest as well.
@AuntZilla Start a new thread in the General Discussion forum and post photos of your clocks and puzzles. When now I guess that's 2 threads, one...
It can be high, low, left or right of its normal position. When punched by hand you get those rpm's as well. I saw a Cent once with the mintmark,...
It takes time. Time to research, time to learn, time to understand, etc. it just takes time. Stay with it and you'll be fine. We all started...
Not nine! I said "other nine." Read the entire post. When you read the entire posts and keep them in context it takes on the correct meaning,...
I understand and remember some earlier posts from you. Love your attitude! :)
Nope, lol. It's a digit just like the other nine.
Also agreeded. Spot value.
Hand punched mintmarks can be almost anywhere in that general area.
A grease or debris filled Die causes this. Very common and only worth one cent. Welcome to CT.
Wait for a better coin.
The 6 needs to be a 0 or the 0 needs to be a 6. Then it would be a radar note.
I look at the entire coin not for three specific things. In fact I don't look for anything specific. If you're looking for something in particular...
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