That darn Rotten Zinc !
I can't recall the number, but I do recall seeing at least 2-3 of them over the decades. There should be more of 'em out there.
The 'down left side of the 8' is also part of the damage
I see numerous contact/bag marks from it being in circulation. It's also stained (at a minimum) in that area No doubled tail, from what I can...
Tough to find !
That's a tough one Joe - I remember seeing one or two of these, but it was probably 20+ years ago, or thereabouts.
Sorry, but your 1981 Cent is not a doubled die. What you see is flattening of the design elements from it being 'smashed' a bit while in...
We need a clear crisp sharp photo - but based on what I see in the blurry shot, it's glue or some other substance on the surface. Can't tell...
As mentioned, with the exception of the one lamination, that's a darn nice display of the kinds of damaged coins that can be found in roll and...
It's all damage on that nickel
Damaged on all three sides
As the OP mentioned, most Calif. quarters are broadstruck - a real off center from our State is very very tuff to find - very scarce, at a minium,...
If the to of the reverse of a coin points to 3:00 or 9:00, it's a 90 degree rotation, or a 90 degree counter-clockwise rotation. If the top of...
Because if the reverse pointed to 3:00, it would be a 90 degree rotation. From the photo, the rev. is pointing to 3:30 or 4:00. It's either 100,...
Not broken, but a nice 50% or so laminated planchet. Key date, shame 'bout the scratches
If the reverse photo is accurate, it's about 100 degrees rotated, and worth about $50, give or take, imo.
possible small die clash area
Agree with Conder101 Nice potential (darn close) retained cud under the 1st 9.
Copper plating blister
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