Welcome to CT. Yes, it's been cleaned so only a details grade.
What makes you think they are in BU or AU condition? They are 1943 STEEL cents and they're in a Mint sealed bag, as you stated. They have been in...
Yes, I'm also seeing more 2017-P's in circulation, mostly close to mint but a few that look like a well circulated Zinc cent. I have only found 1...
Someone took a liquid metal like nickel or Zinc and covered the coin in question. Otherwise known as plating. Spend it.
Damaged as stated but I think that since Abe has had his eyes opened since 1909 he's a wee bit tired and closed them for a second and that's when...
I'm referring to the dealers character. He did it once. He wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Be it you, your son or another individual. I'm simply...
Yes it is and those look genuine. Still, a drill hole that close to the edge can cause problems. You should try and find a wire wrapped pair for her.
Poor management I'd say.
Leave tgevoins as they are. Anything you do will lower the value to a junk grade.
Yes it's a good lesson learned but there is another lesson here as well. Don't buy or sell to this dealer again. He took advantage of a person new...
Hopefully he does now. A good lesson learned is worth it.
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It's against the law to destroy money.
Sorry but I feel he overpaid.
The high spots on thecoins wear and collect dirt first. It's wear and dirt.
I think some of those are showing the obverse and others are showing the reverse.
Chop marks are not part of the coin manufacturing process therefore they are damaged. However, some collectors specialize in chop marks or...
All stores got a mixture of all dates or do 3 Managers told me.
I don't have the DDR Franklin but I do have a great looking Bugs Bunny Franklin around here somewhere.
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