I'd agree completely with the 'keep it in the set' posts.
Not an error, but it might have been flattened a bit. Look at his hair, and the rims at 12:00 and to the right of the date. Many 1985 dimes have...
As the Car's sing - "She Used to Me Mine"
They're still not 'counterfeit' imo
Well, they're certainly not 'counterfeit' imo
It's a lamination, but not die crack(s)
That's damage in the area you mentioned, on the reverse of the cent. (and on the rims too) aka: 'hit marks' aka: 'contact marks' Not an...
Weigh it - the reverse manganese layer might be missing, based on your photos. (not sure why it would ring 'hollow' though) If so, it's a nice...
It's a 'filled die' error - nothing is wrong with the strike or collar, from what I see.
Not sure what you mean - 'the collar like that' The coin appears to be normally struck - I can see the reeding. Can you be more specific as to...
The set of Proof Ike Off Metals are not from the Calif. Safe Deposit Box deal (I bought that deal intact)
As mentioned, they're flow lines, not die scratches.
Because the US Mints were striking aluminum coinage for Nepal and the Philippines.
I sold that '77 cent above last week to the current owner.
It's all damage that you see.
Nice die crack, but it's very common, easy to find on BU's, and no error premium.
Normal copper cent, cleaned awhile ago, it appears. No error
Feeder Finger scrapes, imo
That one is a genuine Improperly Annealed Planchet (left side) Nice example
If you can find 'em in circulation, so can others. There is no market for the type of clash you have on the dime - not enough clash marks, and...
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