Maybe it was submitted in the proof packaging
I like the look. I wouldn't mind this one in my collection Richard
I think you are right on vice job on #1. If it were a real clashed die then the OF wouldn't be wiped out, My opinion only...:)
I have to say that is one of the most thoroughly hammered cents I have ever seen...
I just noticed the title line How the heck did i mess up "Ptolemy" that bad?
Just joined the green banner society, waiting for my sash. I suddenly feel naked;)
Just scooped up a beautiful 42mm Ptolemy from @Ken Dorney 's Vcoins site. I don't want to use his photos without his permission but maybe he will...
It means that the number on the die got filled with grease and never appeared on that coin. Very common error with no added value except in...
It is caused by extreme die wear. no added value
anyone interested can read about it here... http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/zinc_1982_cent_host_to_new_doubled_die
the blank side was ground down after leaving the mint. you can tell by the fact that there is a rim on the front of the coin but no rim on the...
this is not true... you are welcome to say it all day over in the world coin forum;)
Find out if there are any coin clubs in your area that have YN programs that you can donate them to
Thank you Tif for your quick and complete response!
My friend has a coin he is interested in selling and I may be interested in buying. I can't seem to id it so i am coming to you folks for help on...
have about 4000 notes which is just a small amount of the total that were printed, I also havemother types of notgeld like the metal coins,...
my avatar is what the 82 sm date zinc double die has to look like
Post mint damage. that coin left t he mint with it rim intact
I'm A "gang bully"? Everyone here has tried to tell you that you were wrong about the OP's photo and you insist on arguing but because i point...
and some people push other people to the point of being rude...
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