Of course it looks like there are 2, but not by a doubled die in use. The top microns of each letter, since copper is so soft, can be hit by a...
It is die deterioration damage. Even though the dies are tempered, after thousands of coin, the steel slowly deteriorates ( moving to the outer...
I suspect a physical hit , maybe an old coin counter or cent gum machine ( yeah they had such then) . Notice how the rim has a different surface...
Welcome, they just worth 25 cents as 1964 was the last year for having silver in them. Jim
What does the edge look like flat on? Photo would help. Jim
A doubled die , even that age will show with wear greater than shown. It looks like the ERTY all took hit (s). Choices: send it in , even to a...
Stick to the coins. Flame wars will be smothered with Permanent Foam if they escalate.Jim
The damage caused the appearance of part of an S, but it isn't ,IMO Jim https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia When looking at something...
Stamp collectors tend to hate them also, usually in every general collection of that era if you buy a collection.
First glance looks more like damage, but the image is way too small to tell, Jim
Just as few on this forum verify such without good photos, a new entry would almost gave to be verifies in hand by eye by anyone. You will find...
Here is one of the most MD mint marks I have of an "S" mint cent. They occurred quite often then. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Who do you like to have the first strike-first use MS-70 slab? PCGS. NGC, custom Auction House, Custom TV Coin?
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Jim, If you look at the image it 'appears ' there are underlying 2 'D' as you can see 3 levels of the bottom , but only the one level of the top...
It is and will continue to spark interest, but overall somewhat ill conceived. The Willie Wonka's Concept .
Yes, If you plan to sell. If keeping I would just put it in a flip and watch for the prices sold. Even ebay's extended search for sold prices will...
Sure it is 1944D-IOM-002. Here is the photo from coppercoins. Cick on the url and they give more info. Nice find! Jim...
If you get a chance, put it on a piece of just white paper, the wood pattern tends to color photos. It does appear to be plated by the tone ( see...
Rick you have my sympathy. Without a photo I sometimes assume cent varieties also. I am also having a relatively bad week ...maybe a bullion...
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