Greenstang

It is supposed to be a CAM. It is the 1999P WAM that you should be looking for.

There would as many minted as from the time the die was polished until that die was retired so there could possibly be hundreds of thousands of them out there just like that one.

It wouldn't be strike error if that is what you mean. It is either PMD or a Lamination issue. I'm leaning towards PMD from what I see. Interested to see what others say.

Maybe we should have asked Greg earlier if the "T" is raised or incuse, that would eliminate certain possibilities either way.

"If it's raised on the coin then it could be a dropped T". If it is a dropped letter, would it not be incuse on the coin. A dropped letter is usually caused by debri or grease compacting in the cavity of a number or letter and falling out onto the die which when struck would cause an incuse impression.

Interesting. As it is impossible for an extra letter or number to appear (unless it was a dropped letter) during the minting process, it must be some sort of PMD. Can't really tell if it is incuse or raised but it might just a be well defined plating bubble. There are other small bubbles throughout the surface of the coin. Nice pictures by the way, makes it easier when you can actually see what the OP is referring to.

I agree. Did you read the post above yours by Mohawk? Your chances of finding one in circulation are between nil and non.

That is NOT an error, it is damage that greatly devaluates the coin.

Welcome to the Forum If you want to sell your Morgan, then you are on the wrong Forum. You should list it under the Coin Marketplace Forum which is for buying and selling coins. It will get more attention there. Also follow the instructions for posting a coin for sale.

Not sure what area you are referring to but all I can see is what looks like MD on the TS in cents. Do you see something else? Please be more specific when you are asking questions.

Don't see any sign of doubling on the Obverse and the Reverse just looks like normal wear. Can you be more specific on what you mean when you say you don't know what's going on with the Reverse?

Welcome to the Forum Please only post the same coin in one Forum. The same post in different forums just cause confusion. To answer your question, you may be right, maybe one of our experts can verify this.

Sorry, just a regular business strike.

I agree with I.cutler, if it wasn't an encased cent in aluminum then it was encased in a bezel. That would explain the flattened rims which could not happen during the striking of the coin.

You should really start a new post with each coin. Those latest photos have nothing to do with a 1982 cent. Also what is your question on the latest post?

Welcome to the Forum It is a nice looking coin but certainly not worth getting graded as the cost of grading would far exceed the value of the coin. That is not Die Doubling you see but worthless Machine Doubling.

That's not a coin, it is a token. It is known as a California Gold Rush Octagonal Slug and is made from brass. There were different variations made in the first half of the last century as a fascimile of the original. I think the value is around $50.00 but maybe one of our token experts can give a more accurate value.

Collectors of rotations like them rotated 180° with a minimum of 90° so there is not much value in yours but keep it as an example if you like. It will only cost you one cent.

Pretty much the same answer you got on your other posting.

The only additional info I can give you besides that it is worth $1.00 in circulated condition is that it looks like a Denver mm and there were over 288 million struck.

Welcome to the Forum First of all, coins are not printed, they are minted or struck. Your right on your coin, it is just damage, value 25 cents. If your referring to a " misprint" as an error, then you have to learn the minting process and what constitutes an error. An error can only occur during the striking of a coin so anything that happens after that is just damage. There are a limited number of things that can happen during the striking of a coin but there are countless things that can happen once the coin leaves the striking chamber. Things like dings, gouges, scratches, distorted letters, wear, flattened letters, discolouration etc. are just some of the things that can most of the time be defined as damage. For help in what a genuine error is, study some of the websites available such as "error-ref.com" to learn in distinguishing an error from damage. You are going to have to do your homework but after awhile it will come naturally and you will be able to see the differences for yourself.

That is known as a Dancing Bears Counting Token and is made of brass. They were used as a counting piece instead of 20 dollar gold pieces. They may have also been used as gaming pieces. It is fairly rare and as JKK stated, could be worth over $300.00 depending on grade.

Welcome to the forum I agree. There is nothing on that coin that can't be attributed to damage or wear. Value 25 cents.

Welcome to the Forum Hard to tell when you don't supply pictures or even give the denomination. Going to need to see pictures of both sides as there were a lot of counterfeits made of the California gold coins.

Much better. Confirms my original assessment of DDD.