Yeah, I'm constantly learning new things. What about the color? Lighting or ?
It is difficult for me to make out the .999 under the eagle, but even so .999 is usually followed or preceded by the metal used, silver, au, ag,...
Medal orientation because it is a medal, reckon part of a set minted on inexpensive planchets, a little research should reveal more.
Compare your coins to some detailed online photos of the same dates. You might also give them a weight check and listen for tone difference when...
It is about to NOT pay soon. To me they look NOT good, can't wait for the more experienced to share their opinions.
Brother of Troy McClure.
You already know................
Hmmmmmmmmmm............. keeper or spender, if you can afford to, keep it! I agree it looks like lamination error.
Yes, this is the famous "Janus" Lincoln cent, a die engraving error by a frustrated Roman mint employee. Page 465, 2017 Red book.
Intuitively obvious to the most casual observer, die chip, eh?
Can't get enough of the yellow stuff...
You know, almost all my encounters with fakes, or misrepresentation, have been for less than $30. I shall endevour to perceiviere, not knowing...
Are you serious? Spend 'em all!
I believe the 1944 cent contained some cartridge brass in the alloy. Thanks
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