The only way to know for sure is to have it graded. So if grading cost is not an issue, forget the naysayer's 'opinions' here (since no one can...
Looks like plating
PF67
It originated from the IRS requirement to report any gambling "winnings" over $600. Same idea.
Shouldn't this question and all these opinions be directed to each of the the TPG's and not just aired here? The grading companies in question...
It definitely looks like an RPM
I see definite doubling in the date ...
What I see more prominently is the date 197(?) below and maybe some letters before the date(?), slanted and going into and crossing the rim...
Not found on Variety Vista or Wexler's, so maybe your should send it to Wexler for confirmation and attribution as a new discovery(?).
Here's a GREAT option: If you have coins that are valuable, you can submit them through Great Collections as long as you also agree to let them...
I wouldn't mess with it because you have a variety coin that even in grades MS-63 or MS64 is worth at least $500-$600, but if you do something...
I have the full 1984 Prestige Olympic Commemorative set, in which all the coins are deep or ultra cameo, but I've never seen one like yours which...
Great Collections is an authentic legitimate auction with a stellar reputation, and besides their coins for sale are graded by either PGCS or NGC....
Looking at the strength of the strike, on the obverse especially ... the detail and sharpness of the strike in the wings, the heart-shape in the...
I have the 1984 Olympic Prestige set too, and the dollar Olympic commemorative coin is 90% silver, hence it's deep/ultra cameo frosty appearance.
Also the 2 in 1982 looks like its punched over a 1
WOW! You're lucky! I had the same thing happen to me but had to use a dentist to get that sucker out. Most people don't realize the severe...
Tommyc03 - Thanks for your response. I've checked all of the known varieties on Wexler's site as well as on VarietyVista, and do not find the one...
I bought a few rolls of BU 2009 and 2009D Lincoln cents, "Formative Years" series (from the series of four different reverses of this coin...
WOW! Quite impressive! Gives this relative newbie some enviable goals to set for my collecting. :smuggrin:
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