It is pretty nice. Quite a few marks behind the head so I will say MS-64.
Should be able to get it net graded or details graded. The important thing with this piece is just to have it certified as to authenticity.
Their value is $1 either way so you have nothing to lose. This is the proper way to learn about cleaning, on something that you paid face value...
Damaged in circulation. Damage on the die would result in a raised feature.
Or ask Fred Weinberg. He can come up with a pretty accurate number on this.
Well, I retail Uncirculated specimens at $1.50, so probably no real premium over face value.
Yes, you are right, that one too.
Great photos! Nice clash. Appears to be Jefferson's ear.
Yes, nice find! Especially at face value.
Large date. The 7 is lower than the 0.
Yes it can be. Nothing at the mint will cause that kind of damage. Besides, even if it was damaged at the mint, it is still a damaged coin, which...
That also happens when the dies get worn out. As Clawcoins mentioned, we really can't tell without pictures. In either event, no added value.
I think it would grade higher today. Beautiful piece!
I think it is in the VF area, best as I can tell from the pictures.
I am honestly not sure if there is a market for them as there is for some of the Kennedy halves, but it still a keeper. As for your pictures, they...
If possible, give us a picture of the whole coin, front and back.
Keep looking. That is how all new varieties are discovered! If you look enough, sooner or later you will find something impressive. Good luck in...
I agree no FG. Nice filled die.
Minor error called a chipped die. Quite common. No extra value but still interesting. Good find.
My ten cents says it is perfectly normal, just a slight bit of striking weakness. It is actually more unusual to find them well struck.
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