Looks like machine doubling to me. There is also doubling on the artists right hand (the painting hand) and some on the trees. Picture is a...
Great find.
Here is a web resource. I really have nevery paid much attention to these kind of minor transitional varieties, but neither the large date or...
Yup. Handled quite a few of these in my youth.
I agree with furryfrog. The incuse reverse lettering is a dead giveaway.
I have seen quite a few on line from reputable dealers that are very reasonably priced (under $40 for a nice circulated note).
Nice finds! Nice placement of the Foo Foo. I watch the Hoover Boys YouTube videos all the time.
I agree with those saying it looks off. The fields look a bit soft and the coin just does not look right to me.
Welcome to Coin Talk. The cent has been exposed to the elements. What you are seeing is environmental damage/ exposure causing the coin to turn...
Welcome to CT. Lincoln Cents from 1944 to 1946 were made from recycled shell casings so the alloy was slightly different, 95 percent copper and 5...
I agree with Randy. The weight you posted is a normal weight with tolerances (5.67g). You posted a 2000 P quarter. The info you posted was for...
Looking at the wavy flow marks, I say Die Deterioration Doubling.
We have had some people in my area actually pass movie money off as real (usually the lower denominations of movie money like $20's and $10's),...
I did. It is 95% copper and 5% zinc, made from recycled shell cases from WWII.
Yes, should be 95% copper and 5% zinc. These cents were minted from recycled shell casings from WWII.
One could sell anything on SleazeBay with a catchy name and a creative description.
I have heard these called swimming pool coins. I have a dime that has this same damage. Apparently the chlorine in the pool causes this kind of...
Very nice present you obtained for yourself.
I purchase coins from a couple of on line dealers. I live in an area where the closest coin store is 68 miles away. Buying on line has been my...
The wavy marks you see look to me to be die deterioration marks. Die gets used a lot and the die deteriorates and you see these kind of wavy...
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