It looks like acid may have played a role in it's life at some point. Maybe someone was trying to get back a date from a date less nickel and was...
That is a cool find and certainly would have a place in my collection.
Not yet.Sometimes it will take years to have an effect on the coin depending on where you live. I have some examples of what happens in that type...
Looks like the flip might be a pvc flip. Do you keep the coins in the flip that were bought? Is the flip really flexible? If so I would take the...
It looks like it could be a folded over finned rim.
The first coin is called The poormans doubled die and the other two coins have die chips. Nothing special and are quite common.
:hungry:. Indeed it is!
If he is your friend tell him they are fakes so he does not get conned.
Nice pick up! :hungry:
I'm surpised at the price you got them at. We're they uncleaned? Definently looks like a lot of fun! Also, I'm sure this thread would get more...
I'm thinking @Rick Stachowski could also be of help.
For a coin like this in it's condition it is not worth more then melt value and can commonly be found in junk bins for at or around spot.
I wish I payed with cash. Maybe I could have got a few wheats and proofs in change.;)
I could not agree more! Most of my collection is not valuable. I just collect for the fun of it.
You would be surprised how many proofs are circulating. Especially half dollars. I think coin dealers sometimes pass them out in change because...
It was caused by a grease filled die and are very common. Welcome to Cointalk!
Can you please post a picture of the half cents, large cents, 2c, 3c and 20c, any bust and seated coins and the early/bust/seated dollar...
Nice set of coins!
I'm 18 now.
I'm 18 now.:(
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