If you are close enough to a major coin show take this coin to that show when it's in town. They usually have one of the grading services on site...
Seriously, nothing like the one you posted? I told you, it's New Hampshire. It has a NH inside the outline of that state. If you can't see the...
Damaged.
All I can say is welcome to CT.
This is called a novelty cent. The counterstamp is the state of New Hampshire (NH). These are made by private mints not the US Mint. Not an error....
They are your friend. Just be honest about them. He should thank you.
Welcome to CT. Not an error. It's made that way.
Eventually!
No mintmark on a 1977 means it was minted in Philadelphia. It's worth face value.
A MS-65 goes for about $5.00. The Ted Book by RD Yeoman would help you immensely.
You have just explained a hit. It doesn't take much force to create what you are seeing. I hit could easily touch the T but miss the rim.
Sorry Mary but it looks like a scratch and a stain. A crack would be raised and jagged.
Supply and demand.
Great looking bill. Forget the value I like it! Thanks for the interesting write up.
Worth about $.02.
Probably.
Yes it is. Same here.
Thanks, I opened up the thread and nearly cried. I edited my post, then read all the others.
Great find for CRH.
A very nice eye appealing circulated Barber Dime. Edit: Half, of my.
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