You are correct. My tired eyes saw 1876. I edited my post immediately after I posted the original response.
Nice coin.
I think I am getting a rash just looking at it.
I picked up a few of cut out coins a few years ago as part of some jewelry making equipment I bought from an estate. Fairly easy to do with a...
Very nice looking large cent. Thank you for sharing..
Not the famous (infamous?) 1969-S doubled die. All of the sources I have read believe that there about 30 known specimens (according to PCGS)....
The coin may have been released into the wild as part of the Great Coin Hunt a few months back. No matter how, finding it was great.
I am OK with nice light natural toning, not so much enamoured with artificially toned.
Ah yes the toning issue. As with most everything else with collecting it is a matter of personal preference. There are those who dislike toned...
I agree with MontCollector. The cent is not a Canadian 1936 dot cent. There are only 3 known examples. This picture is of the specimen in the...
Welcome to Coin Talk. I agree with Beardigger. These are literally tossed in with the Proof sets individually in cellophane holders. They are...
Carson City did not start coin production until 1870. I agree that this is a cull coin. Cool CC mint mark but not worth $142
The U.S. Mint has a long way to go issuing too many special coins. The Royal Canadian Mint has got the lead in issuing tons of stuff.
Damaged and it definitely has a bezel around it as stated by the knowledgeable people above. A quick internet search for "lucky penny keychain"...
Welcome to Coin Talk. The coin has post mint damage. Looks like someone stabbed it with a knife.
I believe this is the auction/ sale the OP is referring to....
Welcome to Coin Talk. A picture of the coin would be most valuable.
I find small cuds to be more interesting.
The blob on the rim above the stars above the portrait. It does go rim to rim.
I thought everything is better with peanut butter. Too bad that peanut butter was lost in this unfortunate incident. At least Meow knows where the...
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