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The effect on the op's coin can also be created from one of those sonic jewelry cleaner machines.

@KoyMihn you have found an exceptionally nice coin. The strike is nice and full as evidenced by the completely formed and raised (from the field) "O" of One on the rev. The luster is outstanding as evidenced by the outline that softly follows the obv bust, this is an indication of gem level luster on a Lincoln cent. That is the good news. The bad news is that the Denver mint production in the mid fifties was superb, unlike the Philly mint which has struggled with quality cent production since the mid to late forties. As such there is an ample supply of gem quality coins of this date which has resulted in a large population of MS67 or better 56-D coins as shown in the NGC population with 199 in MS67 or better and 110 graded by PCGS in MS67 or better. As noted by @Sandon this was a date that was heavily saved and even today there are many BU rolls of this and other similar dates due to the roll collecting craze. There is also what appears to be a possible stain or spot on the obv just under Liberty which could limit the grade. Unlike @Sandon this is a coin that if I had a group of coins to submit (I never advocate for submitting a single coin) and I was as enamored after an in hand review (very important distinction) I would very likely send this coin in to be graded as I feel it has a shot at MS67 from the photos.

I'll start the bid at $25.

A very valid explanation, all good.

@NheilCruising, if you read the text in the sellers last photo, it states (as you noted) that these are stock photos. They will send you this coin certified by NGC, but not necessarily that exact coin and certification number in the auction photos. Using stock photos is a common practice by many big sellers who sell hundreds (or more) of the same item, usually US mint products like this that are submitted for grading in large bulk lots. The different label may indeed have been caused be a reholder event, but it seems rather surprising given that there are collectors that actively seek the signed labels as shown in the NGC photo.

Not very much anyone can opine in lieu of photos or a TPG grade. Neither coin is difficult to find certified or raw, the 3cs can get pricey in AU and above for a nice eye appealing example. The 3cn is very common and inexpensive even well into the lower MS grades. I hope these work out well for you, but it sounds like you are paying high retail for what are common and possibly cleaned or damaged coins. Not trying to impugn the reputation of the seller but many a flea market seller has been known to crack problem coins out of TPG holders and attempt to sell as problem free, buyer beware.

Congrats Bill

Welcome to the forum, what lead you to phrase your question; "1966 US Liberty Quarter Dollar-Marriage?" in this way. In other words why would you be asking about a die marriage on a common coin with a production of millions of coins? As has been noted by the gents above both of these coins are very common and both in well circulated condition. The quarter is worth its face value, if you have a quantity (200 or more) of the Lincoln cents with the wheat back reverse, many dealers will pay 2 to 3 cents each for the value of the copper in each coin.

What a joy this thread is when you don't have a crybaby mucking it up. Soft pastel toning like this is my favorite.

The mint did not hand punch letters into dies at the time this coin was coined, so the only rational possibility is a dropped letter. The problem with that is that a dropped letter would be an incuse impression not raised, so that is not possible. Much like we all see different shapes in clouds it is not difficult for our brain to see something that it then interprets as real, it is a phenomenon called pareidolia, and we see that many times here on the forum.

I think that Sandon interpreted your first comment to mean original government packaging, I know I did at first until I read your reply.

Welcome to the forum, 100% with greenstang, you have a large date so the weight is normal. Also agree the lettering is not from doubling but from damage that occurred from a couple of perfectly placed hits.

Nice Washies everyone, maybe we can get @Hoghead515 to post some of his too, been awhile since he has been active here.

Welcome to the forum, two things, first always start your own thread instead of adding to an old one, makes it very confusing. Second thanks for providing nice large and cropped images, however, the part you are asking about is out of focus making it difficult to answer your question. Filled mintmarks are very common and they are not worth any type of numismatic premium (except for some very unique situations) to knowledgeable collectors and dealers. If you found some internet or you tube video telling you to look for this you can file that in the closest trash receptacle, the net is full of click bait bogus information on what is valuable in pocket change. That does not mean that you cannot or should not keep it if you like it, just that minor things like this are very seldom worth anything over the face value.

Agree with @Sandon take all the Morgan and silver coins to your local coin dealer to sell, all are worth more than the face value.

Ok one more time to get to a more contemporary series and away from the dprince dreck. The best way to do that is move away from the older seated coinage which he seems to have plenty of dreck to share.

I don't usually post three in a row, but we need to move this thread a bit more forward in an attempt to have more members participate and hopefully see less of the ebay sales dreck that dprince posts

No need for any further analysis, these are not DDO's.