Just Bob

Photograde considers 8 a VG. I think that is where your coin sits.

Over polishing would be my guess, too.

I just took a look at this issue, since I know nothing about it, and, yes, it definitely makes a difference with this coin. The problem seems to be that there is no way to tell the difference except by the color, and that can be unreliable. The weight and specific gravity are supposedly the same, or so close as to be almost undetectable. Add to this the theory (or possibly fact) that the brass coins were not a separate issue, but simply (supposedly) a mistake, or several mistakes, in the production of the planchet alloy, and you have no die markers to help distinguish these from any other die variety. With over 200 varieties known, and the possibility of more existing, just for this one date, this is one of those coins that a person could spend a lifetime studying.

LIncoln cents have officially been made of brass since 1963, when the requirement to include tin was dropped, but they are still referred to as "Bronze" or sometimes "Copper." Apparently, most people don't "draw the line."

It looks like the coin in the NGC pic, to me. Lots of matching marks and stains on the two pictures. But, yeah, it would be nice if members could post NGC pictures. I do understand why they protect their property, though. It (hopefully) helps prevent scammers from using their pictures to sell coins they don't own. Link to NGC pic, in case anyone else wants to take a look.

Welcome to the forum.

It is on page two: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1059363/pcgs-president-charville-stepping-down

Here is a link to the NGC page for the MS and Proof strikes for this year. The rims are sharper, and the details are generally more pronounced on the proof example. A bit of intense study should make you familiar with the differences. https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/search/1/?country=GREAT+BRITAIN&region=All+Regions&denom=1%2f2+Penny&date=1930&catalogInitials=&catalogNumber=

Your brother sounds like a cheapskate, if, as a birthday present, he gave you only 5 coins that are a dime a dozen.

What do you think happened during the minting process to cause your coin to look like that?

Nice write-up. Lots of interesting information. And, another great medal.

And, please describe exactly what it is you are wanting to know.

I have done that more than once, just to complete a set. I have never regretted it. Having the set completed was worth the extra cost. Congrats!

Those are very cool pieces. Welcome to the forum.

Bienvenidos al foro. Su moneda se acaba de usar - posiblemente de máquinas de balanceo o conteo. No sucedió en la casa de la moneda.

Since the grades 60 - 70 are reserved for uncirculated coins, and your quarter eagle has obvious wear, it can not grade above AU58 (59 is not used.) I would put it in the lower AU range.

This is the one that I was looking at. It is RPM-001. Now that I see it on my laptop, it does not match as closely as it did on my phone. Sorry, if I got your hopes up, OP.

That "S" mint mark looks interesting. It would be nice to see a clear picture of it. There is a RPM listed on Variety Vista that looks similar.

I like this one as an XF, as well.

Looks like the Metropolitan Museum has an example in its collection. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/479442

Davignon lists this one as "1837 2/B." It is one of 11 listed varieties dated 1837.The reverse die was also used to make fakes dated 1833, 1836, and 1838.

I have been on this forum off and on for over ten years. During that time, I have seen all kinds of wood, cloth, countertop material, and lots of different books, papers, and other materials used as backgrounds. Also plenty of fingers and palms. I don't ever recall seeing a bare leg being used as a background until recently, and now I have seen two in just a little over a week. Must be a new trend. Welcome to the forum, Ashley. As others have stated, your coin was subjected to a corrosive environment, which "ate" the copper core more than the copper/nickel cladding. The is why the edge looks like it has a groove around it. I don't see any errors, and it is in pretty bad shape. It isn't rare, and it isn't valuable - just worth 25 cents. It is, however interesting looking. I would keep it for just that reason, but if you choose to spend it, no harm done.

Welcome to the forum. Going by whether or not the tops of the digits align is not the easiest way to identify the date size on these coins. The shape of the "8" and the "2," plus the distance between the rim and the base of the "2" are the easiest ways to tell, in my opinion. Maybe this picture will help you identify small and large dates on these 1982 cents:

Looks like LM-6. Obverse die 4 and Reverse die JJ. Here is the Variety Plus page for half dimes https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/half-dimes/early-half-dimes-1792-1837/816376/

Welcome to the forum. Where is the "D" that you see? The mint mark would be below the date on the obverse (front) of the coin, but there is nothing there, as far as I can tell. The reverse picture is fuzzy, so I can not see anything there, either.