Not an area of coins that I'm familiar with but feel free to send me a pm.
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Face value
A Cud must touch the rim as in this example:[ATTACH] This is a large cud but it should give you the idea. Your coin has Die cracks and a die chip....
Welcome to CT. That circular mark is from a coin rolling machine and it is considered damaged. It happened after it left the Mint.
My first thought was what a shame. That carelessness destroyed this coin. My second thought was it was handled incorrectly, submitted, graded and...
You got it. See how rough the surface is? That was caused by corrosion.
The VDB is there. Worn, weak or otherwise, it's there. You said you can see the top half of the VDB. A no VDB is nothing is showing. It on a Zinc...
Sorry Joe but time does not allow me to fully answer your question. In short, it's a Zinc Cent so expect this on all Cents from 1982 until the...
I wrote it down for reference at a later date. lol
Caused by a grease or debris filled Die. This is a common weak spot. You're spotting good things but all common so you're learning! Kudos for...
As stated above.
I voted against you to keep the vote even. :)
Happy Birthday @Razz
That's a bummer but a good learning experience. Welcome to CT.
It's a narrow date.
Sad isn't it?
The 3 was struck by something that gives it this look. Copper is soft and easily moved or reshaped.
NVA or No Value Added, in other words, keep looking.
It's a new normal Buffalo with face value.
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