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l.cutler

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  1. l.cutler
    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.
  2. l.cutler
    That’s all damage, at least some of it from heat.
  3. l.cutler
    You're in for a huge disappointment.
  4. l.cutler
    As stated, very common coin with no numismatic value.
  5. l.cutler
    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.
  6. l.cutler
    Definitely a 56-n, also known as a camel head variety. This is one of if not the most common NJ varieties, and as Just Bob stated is usually struck over other coins. While it is very common, it is a popular variety for collectors and the value is enhanced if the undertype can be identified.
  7. l.cutler
    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.
  8. l.cutler
    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.
  9. l.cutler
    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.
  10. l.cutler
    Nice AU condition 1946 cent, would fit in well in a circulated set.
  11. l.cutler
    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.
  12. l.cutler
    I checked out your set, very nice. I've never been brave enough to get beyond the Flavians in the 12 Caesars!
  13. l.cutler
    It's amazing the detail the minters could bring up on these coins with the way they were struck, beautiful piece.
  14. l.cutler
    Yes, it's a die clash. Die clashes are very common on Fugios. That's a very strong one!
  15. l.cutler
    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.
  16. l.cutler
    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
  17. l.cutler
    If you like it, keep it, why not. Oh, and the F is the designers initial, F for James Fraser.
  18. l.cutler
    It's a normal Philadelphia minted business strike cent. Not a no S Proof cent.
  19. l.cutler
    Certainly genuine, just a normal cent.
  20. l.cutler
    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.
  21. l.cutler
    Yes, another road rash cent. There are tons of these out there! Welcome to the forum.
  22. l.cutler
    Looks to be a collar clash. Collar Clash (error-ref.com)
  23. l.cutler
    When I correctly explained about 1943 cents, I was laughed at, told that he had been studying coins for a month, and told me that "you much not know much". I've only been studying coins for 55 years so what do I know. I'm waiting for the results from NGC on the 1943, but maybe they "much not know much" as well.
  24. l.cutler
    Agreed.
  25. l.cutler
    The error would weigh the same as a 1P coin, 3.5. Weight is normal, that answers the question. Normal coin, just toned. Coins can tone many different colors depending on their environment.