And that's how we learn Shrews. :) I'm laughing with you, not because of or at you. hehehe
I'd be interested in seeing the entire slab. I personally do not think this Cent is a MS-67 even though it may be graded as such and it's not...
One ugly design but with historical significance. I see nothing on this coin to warrant keeping it.
Personally I'd keep the bill even though it can be spent. Why? Because of its low face value and it clearly shows what one can do to alter a bill.
It is real money and can be spent. It's a phoney error. The bill itself is federal paper and was printed by the BEP.
It is illegal. But how do you catch and prosecute them?
You must prove your claim but ask yourself this: If the cent you have was struck by both dies (obverse and reverse) how did the entire coin in...
It's caused by a grease filled Die. Notice the weak lettering on States and of. Monticello is also a little weak in that area. Nice find and...
That's a nice find. The 3rd print was offset and it printed high all around.
Just the way the ink was mixed or applied to the printing plate. Looks faded on one side, maybe from a strong light source.
A bit dark but nice and clear. A little light and a photo would be nice. Congrats @CoinBlazer.
I think the toning makes it look like an S is there but it's not. Just a mislabeled slab. Best to leave as is as I'm not seeing a MS-65 either.
Still nope.
Nope!
You can see a faint mark where it used to be.
The Mint really produces these coins.
Better believe that.
About a good days drive for me. Sounds like a nice show.
Just worn.
My barn was built in the 1920's and this looks like coins I've found in the dirt floor.
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