Greenstang

Welcome to the Forum As stated, always post a head on (not on an angle) photo of both sides of the coin oriented right side up. Also state exactly what your area of concern is. This saves us from guessing what about what you want to know. PS - Did you read the sticky at the top of this forum before posting?

Please explain where you see Doubling, then we aren’t having to search both sides of the coin looking for something that might not even be there. correct typo

Not quite sure what your asking or why you need to phone NGC. If your asking about your 1982 cent, then 3.1 g is normal weight for a copper Lincoln cent.

Nice coin but neither Full Steps or MS

There are several visual markers that lead to the conclusion that it is counterfeit. We do not normally disclose them on the Forum as counterfeiters also read these posts but I will tell you one easy one to look for. Check the location of the 3 in the date to a genuine one. You will find that yours is further away from the 4. As I said, there are several markers but it only takes one to make it a counterfeit.

I'm with Oldhoopster, I believe it is counterfeit also. This is one of the more counterfeited coins and there are several Chinese websites that have them for sale now. Edit; After researching my files, I'm now sure that it is counterfeit.

I'm gettin better! 😊 Glad to see that you are willing to learn and not just rely on everyone else to do the work for you. This hobby is a lot more fun when you can identify some of the many forms of damage and errors for yourself. Keep on replying to the different questions, it is a good way to teach yourself. State what you thing the right answer is, if your right, great, if your wrong, (and don't worry about being wrong, everyone is once in a while) you will learn the correct answer for the next time.

Welcome to the Forum Not an error, PMD. The lack of rims and flatness of Washington’s head indicates that it was ground or buffed down. Still worth 25 cents though.

Not an RPM, just a broken die. Unless a coin is worth at least $150.00, it is not worth grading.

Please take a picture of the edge, that will help in determining if it is reprocessed or not.

What makes you think that there is extra value in any of those coins. Unless you see an error or DD, they are worth 1 cent.

The grade shouldn’t really matter as once it has been circulated, it it only worth 1 or 2 cents anyway.

Looks like Machine Doubling

“Should they stick to the magnet?” If they do they are counterfeit. Silver is non magnetic.

Looks like a regular Lincoln Cent to me. The weight is within tolerance and copper coins can change to many different colours and shades depending on the environment. Could even have been cleaned with a household cleaner which will change the colour.

Neither is an error. Just common circulation wear and taken a few hits over the last 63 years. Possibly a small die chip on the 4

Grease filled die. Not really filled enough to add any great value.

It's neither Double Struck or a Doubled Die. Just looks like minor Machine Doubling

The fact that there is a rim on only one side tells you it has been intentionally ground. There is no other way for this to happen.

Not an error. The D has a broken post which fills the middle and as stated , the rings are from a coin rolling/wrapping machine. There are probably two of these on the ends of any machine wrapped rolls. Spend it, there is no extra value.

Sorry , just damage again.

Welcome to the Forum. Please supply pictures along with your questions. It helps us in knowing what your referring to.

“Buy the book before the coin.” In other words know what you are doing before jumping into this hobby. It can be costly if you don’t.

PMD ( Post Minting Damage) Jfantnj- Everything you have been posting is just circulation damage of one sort or the other. Things like gouges, dings, scratches, broken letters, worn letters etc. are nearly always damage. It is only an error if it happens during the actual striking of the coin. Instead of looking at everything as an error, look at it as damage and then ask yourself is it possible for this to happen when being struck. Most of the time the answer will be no. Look up one of the several websites on what an actual error is and you will see the difference. One that I use is “error-ref.com” It’s a lot of reading but also a lot of information.

Welcome to the chat box. Correct terminology is Doubled Die. Please post a clear picture of both sides of the coin you are referring to. We need something to look at. Many times Machine Doubling is mistaken for a DD.