Thanks, hadn't seen that kind before!
Yep, let's see the label on the slab.
I believe if it was struck through it wouldn't show the damage on the reverse, if it was still in the dies it could not "bulge out" like that.
Welcome to the forum! What you have there is one very badly damaged nickel!
Dryer coin or some kind of damage of the sort. I don't see it being on a nickel planchet.
It lost weight due to the acidic environment it was in, hence the environmental damage. Read oldhoopster's post carefully, he covered it well.
IN GOD WE TRUST is almost obliterated, I can't really see anything about it. Not sure what you mean with the other two terms, cud coverage or...
As stated, the 1972 D was squeezed in a vise, the zinc cent looks like it was heated to the point that the zinc started to melt.
MS67 coins are valuable because they are rare. Your picture is good enough to tell that this one is definitely worth grading, pictures of both...
There actually are a couple normal circulated coins that are listed as sold, one for $700 and one for $900. Notice the $700 one was relisted and...
It's a 77-dd. The die damage on the shield on the reverse is the big giveaway on this one. Sometimes colonial and state coinages can be tough to...
I would leave them alone. If worried about the mint packaging, a quick acetone rinse and put them in different holders.
I think you did misunderstand. I went back and read the other thread, and the only person saying anything about contamination was you. One other...
They looked like nice natural coins to begin with, now it looks as though the surface has actually been stripped, especially the cent. I will...
I don't know, but I wouldn't consider it an improvement.
There have been 1893 proofs certified. I guess the seller feels this coin is a proof that NGC failed to recognize. I would expect a description...
If you are unsure of the coins you sent, that means you are learning, that is a good thing. You will be much more informed next time!
By studying and understanding the minting process. Once you know how coins are made, you can tell if something can or cannot happen during the...
Well it has had a tough life! Very badly damaged!
Just to add, the "ring" on your 2013 is damage from a coin rolling machine. The end coin often gets damaged when the roll is crimped.
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