That would be a big waste of money, imo
It's not an unidentified object. It's damaged
counting machine/crimper damage, and 'environmentally damaged' surfaces.
Could be a minor die chip Could be damage, as the steps are flattened and have a lot of contact marks. How about a photo of the entire reverse...
If the OP is referring to the grey color of the coin, it's been de-plated.
What coin sold for $3,000 ?
1. It has the Blakesley Effect opposite the clip on both sides, especially noticeable on the reverse. 2. It has the proper 'cut and...
It's a genuine, curved clipped (or 'incomplete') planchet. It has all 3 of the characteristics it should have.
Metal flow would account for the not perfect 'curve' - .....a not unusual event on some curved clipped planchets.
Curved clip
It's genuine -
Neither one is a half-leg.
It's been de-plated. The copper plating has been removed after the coin was in circulation. Not an error, I'm sorry to say.
That's not an MS-65 coin whatsoever. BU with bag marks/contact marks.
Check the RedBook (Guide Book of US Coins) for exact mintages, but they minted 1982-D cents in both copper and copper-coated zinc. You don't...
It's damaged, etc. Everything you see on the surfaces occurred well after it was in circulation.
1959 is the most common date, then followed by 1958, also fairly common. I don't see that mis-annealed look on the surfaces of your 68-S though.
No, that's not the big one.
It's been 'tapped' on the edges to give it the look you see on it now. It's not an error, and didn't leave the US Mint like that. (no, it's...
Are you referring to the bottoms of the digits? If so, those are die cracks. A Common effect when Dies strike up to tens, or hundreds, of...
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