You guys do remember this rule the originator made. Seems like many of these posts could be a problem if it was the last as he added it to make it...
Tony, photos would help, although very high probability they are copper oxidation ( corrosion). Whether active PVC ( little more bluish usually)...
Photos and a weight would help in discussion. Welcome, Jim
I don't think that many of current posters have ever been active when Peter reads some posts and goes on a triage binge. I am a sweet puppy based...
When you buy or sell a silver contract, you are not touching a single silver oz. UNLESS you buy a contract for physical delivery on a set date...
"But they are fun to make in chemistry class and spend so many people get to feel happy for a while" ( quote from one of my former student who...
That is why I think it was done on purpose with a lap or flat sanding top. These coins are/were often made this way to attach to front of money...
It is completely based on the "Greater Fool " hypothesis, there is always a fool ready to buy if they think they can resell it, charge fees to see...
Follow the money, Even the smallest bank has surveillance cameras at each clerk, why can't the mint stop this ? Or maybe it buys cheap publicity....
A photo would be needed, but my suspicion is that a hit by another coin or circulation opened up the left side of the loop of the six and...
If you have cataracts or physical damage such as from disease , the image will still be a problem with a magnifier, it will just be a larger blur....
Your photo of the mint mark needs more definition before one could be more helpful. Jim
With the high speed and noise level of the operation, a large number can occur before they show up in inspection break.
Some of our members weren't born when Jim posted the thread in 2003, and some who were then are not now. Time flies...Best to all the new Year. DG
Here is an interesting article : http://www.error-ref.com/the-mysterious-1960-small-date-lincoln-cent/ And I do not think it is an overdate...
Photo is needed for best guess,
When you know as much as the owner of the coins and not take offense nor offers that are unreasonable. Jim
Appears MD, on both the date area and the mint mark. Lighting nay enhance the appearance.
http://newsfeed.time.com/2014/02/18/13-most-influential-candy-bars-of-all-time/slide/chicken-dinner/...
Beginner , I told you once in another thread if you had a problem, pm Doug or Peter and if you did, good. If you did not , please do so. Good,...
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