Environmental damage to the coin, not the dies. There are some large cent varieties that were struck from severely rusted dies, but this is not...
Sweet coin, crack that thing out!!! Looks like an N1, although it could be an N6, would need to see better photos of the obverse to confirm,...
Multiple issues here. In terms of details, these all have 'mushy' design elements consistent with cast copies. Struck versions of these coins...
Honest question, are you being facetious calling this a gem? It's a damaged, cleaned, and possible chemically treated cent. In terms of value,...
Yes, it could be.
Very cool experience, to have an inherited collection to go through. Many of us started due to similar circumstances. I think your hesitation to...
It's an indication of wear, the luster has been worn off the high points.
I appreciate the position and recognize that counterfeits are a significant problem. On the specifics, the dealers I purchase from provide a...
Agreed, I think it's one of the purest forms of manna. Miracle whip on the other hand, most disgusting substance on the planet.
I may be aging myself, but I never saw the movie, is it worth watching?
IMHO, it's never worth getting a coin graded. I crack all coins out of slabs and will never send one for grading regardless of it's value.
@Krd046 did you submit this, if so what did they say, show pickers of the holder.
This is dispositive of post mint damage as the only other possibility would be a cud, but the rim bulges slightly when a cud is formed. You can...
This is an 1818 N-10 likely from the Randall Hoard of large cents. It's very common in high grade, and quite a dramatic example of a large die...
Because you are experiencing cognitive dissonance.You believe what you have is special and when confronted with multiple knowledgeable opinions to...
I would estimate somewhere in the high 4 to low 5 figure range. You have to understand, with 1 off coins there is no auction history or price...
Ask yourself, if you did not have these coins, would you be inclined to buy $25 worth of cents from the bank and search them for errors? If the...
The generic answer I give is that third party graders use what is called market grading, not technical grading. Look it up:...
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