I agree. Maybe a combination of die deterioration and machine damage (looks like there was some movement at the end of the strike).
In the 50's, dies were often used to their exhaustion. What you are looking at is a business strike with a damaged die (chip/break between the...
Gold patina may suggest it came out of an album (liberated).
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Nickels. Jefferson is the only circulation series that can be completed from rolls/change.
You can attempt to conserve the coin starting with the least aggressive conversation method and increase. It won’t be more than a details coin...
If you haven’t visited coppercoins.com, you may want to check it out. It supports Lincoln variety hunting rather well. You should also give...
Unless you are looking for a particular ‘82 variety, there aren’t any real scarcities with the date/mm/composition. What has been discussed,...
As a basic tenet, collect what you want and never feel you need to defend your decision. The joy is yours and shouldn’t be compromised. MS...
I found at least 2. Both are MS specimens one of which has the circumferential marks of a counter/sorter/roller. I suspect that both came from...
I think it could be eye appeal. People are willing to pay 100% or more to have a coin especially if the adjacent coins are of a similar appearance.
When you consider the enormous quantities of cents that are produced these days, you can start to get an idea about how unlikely you are to pull...
It seems that the 1944 no P is the most common. Maybe 1939 comes next but I don’t know. I looked at the other dates in my hoard but no luck there....
Another fine specimen!! Also unattributed (during the run). Well done!!
Yes. Impaired proofs. Nice finds! Often times that oils on the surface can be lifted with an acetone bath and a microfiber dab. They are what...
That clash hasn't been attributed yet. You may want to consider sending in pictures. That's a fine find!!...
Did a quick check - I don't see a listing for that year (most of mine were earlier). Have a look here -...
Nice clash! Did you attribute it? I think I might have a few for that year. I'm not sure if it was that hard a crash though.
It could be a straight clip. A clear photo should help here.
Raizac could be right. Can you get a clearer picture of the edge? Wedge the cent between a couple objects (quarter) and steady the camera using...
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