l.cutler

We’ll just have to agree to disagree on this one.

Welcome to the forum!  Sorry, but what you have is just one, beat up nickel worth only face value.

On 5/27/2024 at 4:27 PM, Greenstang said:

At todays rate, it is worth $59.70.

Don't forget, the peso has been devalued since then, according to this, 1000 pesos 1988, Mexico - Coin value - uCoin.net  , 59 cents.

The goiter looking area is what I believe is heat damage.  The outer clad layer separates and bubbles up.  My opinion, right or wrong.  Struck through grease also takes away details, it doesn't add any raised areas. 

You're in for a huge disappointment.

As stated, very common coin with no numismatic value. 

Just because you see doubling does not mean it is a doubled die.  There are several types of doubling most of which add no value. 

On 5/18/2024 at 5:00 AM, VasquezJ said:

You can think what you want but I know exactly what the coin is because the officer conducting the test explained to me very well. You seem to have no clue of what you’re saying. End of conversation till final process is fully completed. 

Ah yes, back to the insults.  One day you will look back on how much money you threw away on this coin and realize, maybe I know more than you thought.  Have a great day.

As expected the test results show that you have a normal steel cent.  The trace amounts of manganese, copper and silver are most likely surface contamination from circulation with other coins.  All three of these metals were in coins contemporary with the steel cent.

What does the reverse look like?  If it is also off, then it is an off-center strike, if the reverse is normal then it is a misaligned die strike.  Either way, it is not off enough to be worth over face value.

Nice AU condition 1946 cent, would fit in well in a circulated set.

They show up here quite often.  It looks to have been subjected to some type of corrosive chemical that affected the copper core more than the outer copper nickel layers.

I checked out your set, very nice.  I've never been brave enough to get beyond the Flavians in the 12 Caesars!

It's amazing the detail the minters could bring up on these coins with the way they were struck, beautiful piece.

Yes, it's a die clash.  Die clashes are very common on Fugios. That's a very strong one!

On 5/3/2024 at 2:44 PM, ThePhiladelphiaPenny said:

 

Agreed, both of you. In fact I was worried about PVC when I bought the book, but I thought if I kept a close eye on them I could get them out if something fishy started. My main issue with flips is that  want to present my coins in an album. Still trying to find the best solution. Thanks for your input! 

The problem is, once you spot the issue it's already too late to just take them out.  You will then have to clean them all with acetone to get the chemicals off and hope there isn't already damage.  You can get the pages that hold the 2x2's, that way the pages aren't in direct contact with the coins.

Very nice.  If you wouldn't mind a little advice though, I would find a different way to store them.  Those soft vinyl pages very often, maybe always contain pvc.  It is very damaging to coins.  I would suggest something like this.  Amazon.com : Boen Coin Flips 10 Assorted Sizes 1000Pcs Coin Holders for Colletors The Coin Collection Supplies Include A Mini Stapler The Coin Cardboard Coin Flips for Coin Collection. : Office Products

If you like it, keep it, why not.  Oh, and the F is the designers initial, F for James Fraser.

It's a normal Philadelphia minted business strike cent.  Not a no S Proof cent.

Certainly genuine, just a normal cent.

All of these are large date, they are actually very easy to tell apart. I always look first at the distance of the 2 from the rim and the shape of the 2. 

On 4/13/2024 at 5:32 PM, Jumpinjo2019 said:

I also have a 1981 with very similar marks and holes.

Yes, another road rash cent. There are tons of these out there! Welcome to the forum.

Looks to be a collar clash. Collar Clash (error-ref.com)