Personally I'd pass on this coin. A good portion of the bee is missing. You want your first ancient coin to be special so look for another bee.
I'm sure this will show up in the Error or What's It Worth forums in a few weeks by a new member. We won't be able to convince them otherwise.
I posted this not to long ago. Photos do not do it justice. I read your link but I fail to understand how they can make the statement "unless you...
Looks like a die adjustment strike. Nice find.
Maybe his listings, he has several, on eBay at ridiculous prices should be reported to PCGS. He is using PCGS to, as the seller puts it,...
Spelling is no longer taught in school. Hasn't been for years. No wonder this happens. It's sad but makes for great conversation and unique slabs.
That was my first thought when I saw the coin too Tommy.
We need photos to verify there is a coin.
Looks like a die chip between the "B" and the "E". It's a minor error called a "BIE". Only worth a couple of dollars at best. Nice find.
Copper is soft and it looks like the "L" to a hit. Not a Mint error.
Great looking coin and with sharp details.
No. What your photo shows are 3 normal nickels. Just toning is causing the colors you are seeing.
Other than Damage, nothing as it's worth a nickel.
Congrats, a nice looking clean coin full of history. I wish coins could talk.
It's damaged on the rim. In your case, this Damage has mimicked a small clip.
That cent is made from Zinc and it's decaying. In the coin world we call this Zinc Rot. Spend it before it disappears.
The nickel is damaged and worth face value. Looks like a lamination error on the reverse but with the environmental damage it doesn't matter. The...
Well I learned something new. Ancient, Biblical lead coins. Now I have to add to my lists of wants. Nice looking coin @Deacon Ray.
You can put together a nice set of Ike's at a fairly reasonable cost.
Looks and sounds like lots of good reasons not to buy this coin.
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