Oldhoopster

But that doesn't help if they never go to your door. As many have said, packages get left at the end of the driveway or mailbox, especially if you live in a rural area. At my house, I hear them just toss it on the steps, with no effort to ring the doorbell, even if the signature is required. Not everybody lives in an urban area or with nearby neighbors.

Please stop doing that. You are entitled to post whatever you please on the open forum. I was just offering an opinion on where I thought this thread was going but there is no reason why you can't and shouldn't post what you want regardless of the input of others

I think everyone has made their point and any minds that could have been changed have been changed, and those that are set with there opinions aren't going to change. Maybe its time for this thread to fade off into the sunset once again. Just my thoughts, so do whatever you like

Sorry but it has significant scratches and abrasions on both sides as well as major environmental damage. I think assigning a grade is irrelevant because of all damage

Mr. Weinberg has posted the 27 degree tolerance more than once on other forums over the last few years.

Not going to be much help, but I recall a similar coin being discussed on another forum about 6-8 months ago. I can't remember the explanation but I think there were comments by an expert (Byers, Diamond, or Weinberg). So you aren't the first to find one

Don't bother buying a metal detector. Just raise badgers

Agree The US coins are similar to what you would find in circulation. Some are discolored and stained, which is environmental damage. They are worth face value I did not check the dates of the non-US coins, but they appear to be common circulation finds as well and likely only worth face value

Sorry, but it's not an error. Your coin has damage that occurred after it left the mint. Not an error of any kind

You said "So here's the dime that got me banned..." I thought you were banned at CT for inadvertently using an alt user account, not for posting coin pics?

@Quintus Arrius

Whenever I see weights of precious metals, I always assume troy ounces unless otherwise specified. I converted the 1804 troy ounces to standard pounds in my earlier post because nearly everybody (at least those of us born in the US) can relate to approx 124 standard pounds. Although standard pounds is the norm, I should have clarified it since it Was mixing units.

@Mr.Bill347 I'm sure you're aware of these sites, but here is some info in case anyone is interested in learning the differences between true hub doubling and mechanical (strike ) doubling doubleddie.com/144801.html doubleddie.com/58222.html

Used to do this all the time in 1982. Those were the days before the internet and eBay and amazon, so you couldn't just jump on the web and buy a cheap Chinese 2 digit resolution digital scale for $20. You had to use what was readily available. It was a lot easier than bringing them all to school and asking the science teacher to use one of those manual balances. I have been actively collecting and studying numismatic for over 50 years and have absolutely no problem using this diagnostic on circulated coins. As I said, you need to practice a little and do it over a soft surface, but it's really very simple and easy to do

It's a small date, but the appearance, texture, roughness, and what might be plating blisters make it look like a zinc cent. You want to be darn sure that your scale is accurate You could to a "ring" test. Balance a pre 1982 copper cent on your fingertip (pinkie works best). Using another pre 1982 copper cent, GENTLY tap the edge of the coin on your finger. You should hear a light ringing sound. Now place a post 1982 zinc cent on your finger Using the same pre 1982 copper cent, GENTLY tap the edge. You'll hear a dull thud Now balance the coin in question on your finger, GENTLY tap the edge with the copper cent and listen for the ring or thud DO THIS OVER A SOFT SURFACE. Practice with pocket change first. It's pretty simple once you get the hang of it

Interesting, that they actually listed the mine location of some of it. Almost 124 lbs of gold dust. Think about carrying that back from CA by way of Panama. Any additional info on David Carter?

Minor partially filled die (you can still see the outline of the S). No extra value. If you're searching for errors, if you do manage to find something, there is a high probability it is minor and has no extra value. Finding something that you could sell on ebay for a buck is a major accomplishment. Contrary to what all those "get rich from pocket change" YouTube click bait hacks say, you aren't going to get rich.

You can never have too many reference books, I always say Except when you move. I've lugged my reference library in multiple boxes through a couple moves. But it's worth it

Found these while jogging

Yes, Littleton prices are very high. However, I have sold things like G-F barbers, Indians, common seated, etc, and they paid well for accurately Graded coins. Ive also taken advantage of some of there loss leader specials (immediately returned the approvals with their postage paid label). For what its worth, the coins with grades (not those listed as avg circ) were accurately graded and problem free. I've Also heard some presentations from David Sundman, former head of Littleton, and he impressed me as a numismatist, not a coin salesman.

Minor rotated die as @Mr.Bill347 said. I believe the spec used by the mint is 27 degrees (I may be off a few degrees) and the rotation on your coin is much less, so technically, it wouldn't be an error

The copper plating was abraded/worn away over much of the coin, and the exposed zinc is corroding. This happened after it left the mint and is considered damage.

Sorry, but your pics aren't clear enough to see anything. The following sites have comprehensive listings of doubled dies. You can look there for an EXACT match. If you find something, post the info and members can confirm it www.doubleddie.com www.varietyvista.com These are great sites to save if you're going to look for doubled dirs

A normal 1943 cent does not have that shiny appearance. You find that on replated/reprocessed coins. This coin is not an error. It has none of the characteristics of a double struck error. You can confirm that by looking at the reverse. I'd be willing to bet that the reverse is normal with no evidence of a second strike. Since that can't happen during the minting process, it can't be double struck Sorry for the bad news, but I would suggest returning the coin. The seller either has very little knowledge of numismatics and the minting process or is just trying to cheat new collectors.

Sorry, but it isn't a 42/42. No split serifs. No 42/42 doubled dies listed by Wexler in doubleddie.com or on varietyvista.com. Looks like either minor circulation damage or possibly mechanical doubling. It is not hub doubling The die cracks are scratches. They are incused, not raised. COD/GOD is just circulation wear and tear You have a normal 1942 Merc in circulated condition. If you paid a premium because of the "errors" I would suggest seeing if you can return it for a refund