Plated for sure. Someones science experiment probably.
Can you get photos of the edge? That would be helpful. The coin looks a little suspicious (looks like a cast). The reverse (side with the hat)...
The U.S. Mint has definitely taken to catering to bulk buyers and has, I think, forgotten about the average collector to some extent. I agree...
Congrats. Still looking for them in change. Not very common here on the west coast to get Philadelphia mint coinage, at least not very quickly.
Really looks like some sort of "company store" token. There were lots of these around in the numerous company towns. I could be wrong, but it...
Welcome to Coin Talk. I agree, grease filled die.
Yes I would consider this a love token. The coin (likely a dime) has also been elongated and affixed with a bail. Too bad the unengraved side is...
I have mine in a combination of albums, airtight holders, and 2 x 2's (some of the common stuff is actually loose in zip locks, bad I know). It...
The lower right flat area of the obverse has grind marks. Definately PMD. I am thinking possibly someone in the past created their own pocket...
Looks like the dies were produced from one of Morgan's early sketches for dollar designs. Cool design for a silver round.
Welcome to Coin Talk. The lg and sm date variety of 1974 cents is difficult to distinguish. Check out this resource....
An old article from 2008 in Numismatic News asked the same question. The idea that many were exported has some traction as well as the lack of...
I find error coins like this facinating.
My bad. The picture of the entire coin makes a difference. Nice off center strike.
Looks like thr edges have been ground down to me. A full picture would be good.
Maybe a love token too.
The coin is Russian. The intials are counter stamped on to the coin. It seems possible that it is some sort of pocket piece carried by a soldier...
Welcome to Coin Talk. Can you post a photo? That would be very helpful.
Looks like Gallienus to me.
I actually had to look on their website for the info. Apparently it was a short lived thing.
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