That would be due to the acid bath it received. People do strange things to coins. One way to learn is to familiarize yourself with the minting...
Why? I'm a year older than Tommy! ;):)
I will simply state No comment.:)
That too
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I haven't heard that one either, just design. Old school I guess.
Two Arm's! Hum? Makes you wonder doesn't it?
As I said, I always known them as a dropped design. I can only guess that with the higher numbers the Mint is producing it's becoming more common...
The red book is a guide. Mintage figures reflect the prices but no one can keep up with the changes in price, especially in print once a year. The...
Definitely a fake!
I've always known them to be called a dropped design error. As in your example the design is a letter and it's inclused as it should be. In the...
It's not against the law to deface a coin. Just think of elongated or rolled coins. What is against the law is making the coin into something...
I hear what you are saying but there is a distinct difference between a Mint error and damage. If your daughter loves that damaged coin, that...
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No, I see a worn zinc Cent. The area you are calling a die break was probably filled with grease, a common occurrence. It's too smooth for a...
Difficult to tell from a photo but the rim looks damaged.
Worth a dollar in that condition.
A spender for sure.
MD
Yup, it's damaged.
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