The following sites have extensive listings of known doubled dies. They should be your first stop if you think you found something. Bookmark...
While some/all would make a nice remembrance, if you want to sell them, go ahead. Everybody has their own opinion, but ultimately, it's up to you.
@justyn p You're asking legitimate questions and appear to be learning. No reason to be ashamed or embarrassed
I think it's a regular plate and has nothing to do with coin roll hunting. That style of NY plate has 3 letters followed by 4 numbers. They...
That will make a great addition to your album set
Agree with the frog. Struck through debris. Nice find
It's a grease filled die error. Nice find FYI @Gam3rBlake the coin is a 1997D which means it's copper plated zinc. The copper plating typically...
Notice the radial flow lines on the obverse. Your coin was struck with a very worn die. Die deterioration doubling.
That's why I don't work for a TPG. I chose a much simpler job working in material science for the aircraft/aerospace industry. ;)
And I call this a cut. [ATTACH]
Is the reverse scratched, gouged, or cut? As @Kasia said, does it really matter what caused the damage? I think everyone agrees it's PMD. Many...
Minor die chip
It's not a US large cent, it's a Canadian 1/2 penny token. There are a number of diff varieties of the bust and harp type...
Split plating. The copper plating is approx 8 microns (0.0003") thick. Once the plating is breached, the zinc core can start to corrode causing a...
It's a small die chip/break. These were relatively common on cents from the 50s. They are called BIE cents because the break is usually between...
I think acetone would work better than hot water. I would also strongly recommend against using detergents and degreasers
Sorry, but it's just staining. Not an error of any kind.
Looks like a typical filled die that may have taken a small hit on the bottom. Not seeing anything that would indicate a new RPM.
Nice find. Minor rim burrs get lost quickly once the coin hits circulation. Hope it doesn't rip up the Mylar window on the 2x2. Also, Small die...
Determining ultra high grades (MS67-70) requires a lot of practice and experience. You really need to study a lot of coins to learn the...
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