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l.cutler

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  1. l.cutler
    Just a guess, but if all the numbers in the die were filled, the debris fell out of the 0, which was struck into the coin. That would explain why the normal 0 is bolder than the other numbers.
  2. l.cutler
    Actual unsearched rolls or bulk wheat cents are virtually non existent. Somewhere, sometime, somebody searched them. If you can get them cheap though it would still be a fun way to fill the common date holes in your collection. When you get to the tougher ones though, you are really just going to have to buy them. As everyone else has stated, knowledge is key, get that red book, ask questions here, and go back through old posts and read everything that you can! Welcome to a great hobby!
  3. l.cutler
    I do see some kind of acid or acidic soil damage, will be waiting on better pictures.
  4. l.cutler
    this coin is just damaged. It was on top of another coin and struck with something on the reverse.
  5. l.cutler
    How does the diameter compare to another cent? It is most likely a little smaller, another indication that the rim has been tampered with.
  6. l.cutler
    I agree with Lem E.
  7. l.cutler
    There are also so many varieties, from common to extremely rare, even for the same emperor. Then there are so many emperors! There are also the Roman Republic era coins, pretty mind boggling! I do have a few lower grade denarii that I never paid too much for, mostly under $30 or $40 each.
  8. l.cutler
    Really can't help with how much to pay, but I'd be careful where you get it. There are tons of fakes out there! I would do a little research on who the most respected ancient dealers are, then you know you are getting a genuine coin and the price should be fair.
  9. l.cutler
    I wouldn't get my hopes up, it has all the looks of a cast copy. Definitely post better pictures when you have it in hand.
  10. l.cutler
    They could be either. Those minted in brass should weigh around 3.1, after the switch to copper coated zinc they should weigh around 2.5.
  11. l.cutler
    Can't possibly be anything from a Kennedy dollar, they weren't even minted until 2015, 18 years after this quarter was minted. I agree, looks like a normal, stained quarter.
  12. l.cutler
    I wouldn't dare say one way or the other from the pictures. Have you weighed it?
  13. l.cutler
    I hate to be the one guy in the bunch, but.... I don't like the look of it, can you post better pictures? I am worried about the authenticity.
  14. l.cutler
    You received honest answers from some very knowledgeable people in your previous post. I would suggest listening to them and learning.
  15. l.cutler
    Welcome to the forum. I think you got it, somebody intentionally damaged it.
  16. l.cutler
    I don't see it being anywhere near mint state. I don't think it would be any higher than XF.
  17. l.cutler
    The coins themselves don't have much value. All appear to be common dates and some have been polished. I would just leave it as is, it makes an attractive display with the postage stamps.
  18. l.cutler
    They weren't supposed to be used until 93 but some reverse dies intended for 1993 were used in 92, making the close AM variety 1992.
  19. l.cutler
    Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately your coin is just badly damaged.
  20. l.cutler
    No, all would be wide. There were no close AM's until 1992.
  21. l.cutler
    Not sure where you saw them selling for $200, but I definitely agree with only a couple dollars. You can get a nice silver Denarius of an earlier emperor for way less than $100.
  22. l.cutler
    Some of the weight has been eroded away, looks like it was in an acidic environment.
  23. l.cutler
    Sorry to say, this coin is just damaged.
  24. l.cutler
    Agreed, no value there, a shame someone had to do that to it.
  25. l.cutler
    Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately not an error, it is just damaged. These are sometimes called dryer coins, as being caught in a commercial dryer is one way the damage can happen. It could also have been done intentionally.