Keep in mind that this is still when they used handheld MMs punched into the dies. It's possible they had multiple MM punches during these years....
I'm in agreement with mecha1166. The lack of detail on the obverse is an indication of the squeezing process done outside of the mint.
I really don't know what to think at first glance. I agree with snowman that the copper being eaten away means it has been sitting somewhere it...
Indeed, it seems like you are describing a sort of strike-through error, which is uncommon on multiple coins, especially when they have different...
Hmm, peculiar. I suppose they could all have been smashed the same exact way. The only other possibility (which I find unlikely) is a dropped...
I can't be certain either. Try to get some bigger, clearer pics. And as silentbiolent said, the rim would be a major help.
Doesn't look too right to me either. Seems kinda like some oily coat that might be reflecting some color, but I could be completely wrong
Might be the angle, but it almost looks polished. Does it have any steps visible?
Getting a few rolls at a time at a local bank works fine for me. I go in so regularly they must think I have an account. If you're dropping off...
I agree about the smashed penny. The incuse lettering, and with such sharpness, suggest a metal imprint rather than struck through grease.The fact...
After examining a clash overlay image, it does indeed seem like those are signs of a clash. See if you can find more clash signs in the rest of...
Looks interesting. Can you see if there are actual raised ridges where those stripes meet? I was thinking something like the wood grain effect...
Nice one! Haven't seen a retained next to a full cud before.
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