Wear and minor damage makes sense. It is a 132 yr old coin. Just my tired aging eyes seeing things that made me think something else.
Only 5,000 business strikes. Looks like only 3 other years with lower mintages. Definitely a tough date for 3 Cent nickels. I agree with...
Christmas in July is a thing. That is when Hallmark comes out with their new Christmas ornaments for the year. So I guess the U.S. Mint is...
Welcome to Coin Talk. From what I found with a quick search is that there are only about 14 known in existence. Here is a link that talks a bit...
It is nice pick up. Collecting coins for the fun is, to me what the hobby is all about. Coins like this FE Cent are what attracted me to the hobby...
It looks like it took a walk through a rough neighborhood.
Try this link as a starting point. There are some links and photos of the various varieties. For example your coin has stems on the bottom of the...
Draped bust cents were minted 1796-1807. Cents with this much wear and porousness can be difficult to date. This coin might have spent some time...
I agree with Fred. Only about 30 authentic 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cents are known to exist. Do not confuse machine doubling with true...
The seller has all sorts of "Double Die" coins up on E-Bay. They are definitely not Doubled Die coins. Why even think about buying from someone...
It is a very interesting find.
I am thinking some child found an adults collection and used it for candy money.
As stated above by Oldhoopster and paddyman. Damaged.
Welcome to Coin Talk. Picture of the coin obverse and reverse will be most helpful is answering your question.
You really need to check your facts. Until about 1990 the mint mark was hand punched into the working dies at the branch mint that would be...
I did see the pictures. The coin has had one side ground down by someone. Perhaps to make a button or affix it to a piece of jewelry. This is...
Welcome to Coin Talk Tabitha. Could you post a picture of the obverse and reverse of the coin? It will make it much easier to evaluate what you...
I agree with the above sentiments. It is a worn Lincoln cent. It is not a 1943 copper cent, if that is what you are thinking. Also the 1943...
Randy: I am not quite sure if it was a acid or heat or if it was put into some sort of metal working tool. I got this dime back in change last...
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