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Very well put Coinbuf! Couldn't agree more. With the plethora of information on the web these days regarding coins...... And if the links have already been supplied to a Forum 'thread poster'..... then ya gotta take some time as a new (or even seasoned) collector to start the learning process at some point in time. Just MHO.

Thanks for that link Morpheus. After watching the Radium Girls trailer on YouTube, Uh..... Karen..... you may want to purchase a Kryptonite LEAD chest to store that joker in.......or better yet, just don't lick it may be better advice....pretty scary stuff..

Welcome to NCG! No doubt a metal detecting find and a cleaned up coin but I'm gonna have to say I ain't seeing a 43' on this sucker. How can I tell you found it metal detecting?? Because I'm "digging" (yes, pun intended) the dirt encrusted and serrated thumbnail in your first pic!!! I too LOVE metal detecting my friend but the probability of unearthing a 1943 copper Linc Wheatie while metal detecting probably carries the same odds as the combined total of: winning the Lottery Powerball twice, being struck by lightning AND, well...... finding a 1943 copper Linc while detecting..... To answer your question, it's basically worth face value (or maybe a few more cents due to it being copper). Good luck though!!!!

Not familiar with Radium being used in precious metal items, I may be wrong. Look at it closely and make sure it doesn't say PALADIUM......Paladium is now one of the most rare and precious metals sought after I believe.

Totally agree.... But HEY......The first sentence in the post contained a period.... Just sayin.....LOL!!! And the first pic of the OP was a great hazy looking rendition of a clipped planchant....

I'll go with Modwriter in that it has a specific gravity of something......... All I know is that I had to install a RADON mitigation system in my home because the Radon levels were off the chart..... I think this had something to do with decomposing Radium in the earth's materials beneath my home, don't quote me on this. So...... Radium is not my friend, just sayin.....

Your entire post is AWESOME JKK!! But, your last sentence I quoted above is so true and made me laugh out loud😂. Excellently well put in its entirety and thank you for spending your valuable VOLUNTEERED TIME AND EXPERTISE in composing that educational post and really getting to the point. Not to say that newcomers to this great hobby will still need guidance, and the advice, and the professional educational input of the veterans on this site but, your well written detailed outline should really help narrow down some of the confusion while possibly shortening the learning curve of newcomers (especially to NOT argue with the pros here on the forum!!!). Great job!!!👍

Oh boy....... the gauntlet has been thrown!!!!!! Just wait..... OH..... Just wait... until I submit my Lincoln Set Coinbuf!!!! (If only I had one.....). COMPLETE CONGRATS on your accomplishment Coinbuf!! I know you are a devout and long time Lincoln Collector and I am sure it will take some serious doing to "unseat" you. Great Job!!

Welcome to the forum Anson. Even if it was an RPM, which I can't remotely determine from the pic, it would not be anywhere close to feasible from a financial standpoint to submit as most RPM's for this date are worth way less than submission costs. Your coin also looks like it has been re-plated as best as I can tell from your picture due to it's 'shiny' appearance. If so, it is only worth face value.

Coinbuf...... that is some EXCELLENT info you just supplied and explained to this member. Very well written and completely on point. Good job!!👍

I saw this thread the other night but decided to compile my thoughts before posting. With all due respect to newcomers (which we ALL were at one point) who enjoy this incredible hobby and have joined this forum to learn and progress in their numismatic skill set I submit the following: 1- A newcomer following a newcomer is like the blind following the blind.....it never works. 2- Indulge yourself in the tremendous amount of information available on the internet and you will learn more, and learn faster, than you ever imagined. 3- Newcomers, PLEASE listen to, and don't argue with, the Professionals on this forum. Learn from them. This is the way you will become more educated and progress. Just my 2 cents worth on "Rule(s) of Thumb"........

This quarter has suffered nothing more than who knows what... PMD all day long. Impossible for it to leave the mint in this fashion and it is underweight as well for this year as well as a tremendous amount of abrasion as mentioned. I believe this is the first rendition of "The Washington Dumbo" Quarter. I would place it in a 2x2 and relish the fact that it actually looks like a huge ear. Pretty cool find IMHO.

Thank you Just Bob. That’s the same info I had read about the bands and thank you for that confirmation. Thank you for the kudos on the find (actually my son found it.... lol).

Thank you RWB. My three children are always bringing me their pocket change and wondering if they have “anything in there”..... I love it. This is by far the neatest coin I’ve seen from change from a convenience store. Thank you for your reply.

The more I look at this coin, in addition to doing my own research, the more I am seeing this is not going to be an FBL example. The immediate areas to the left and right sides of the bell crack are distorted enough that it will most likely take it out of the FBL category. Oh well.... maybe next time.

Also meant to ask about the different TPG’s and their assessment of FBL’s. I believe I read that one takes both into consideration and the other only recognizes the lower LINES on the bell. Some clarification here would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hey Lem E. Yes.... my correction.... FBL is what I meant to say. FULL BELL LINES..... Poor proofreading on my part before I posted. I’m familiar with full bands (or full torch) on Roosevelt reverses and full steps on Jefferson’s. Just got in a hurry with my post, my apologies. Thanks for the comment about a cool find and my pics. Just seems the lighting in my pics is not always the greatest.... but what can you expect from just using an iPhone and a 10x loupe sometimes... Thanks again.

My son received this in pocket change tonight from a local store. I noticed immediately by the date that it was at least a silver half. I’m trying to learn these designations but was wondering if this may qualify as Full Bands based on these less than spectacular pics? Thanks.

I was able to remove all the build-up on this coin to reveal its details. Unfortunately, as good as several aspects of this coin appeared to be very promising, I am unable to see any doubling inside, or around, the letters of GOD. It does have many attributes that closely match VV’s example of this variety but without the doubling in GOD I believe this is a dead end. Thank you for your help.

I also meant to add that this variety is recognized by TPG’s as a valid DDO. It is definitely a difficult one to recognize and I’m not saying that this is one but it very closely resembles the VV listing. I was kindly looking for some input on an appropriate way to clean the gunk from this coin being that it is a clad. As I mentioned, I know acetone is safe for copper but is it safe for this? Thanks.

Uh..... I did. I explained that in my opening post narrative ..... that’s why I decided to post it here

Not sure about this one but hopefully someone will be. My first question is how to carefully get the build-up out of GOD in order to see what may be doubling. I know how to appropriately and safely “de-scum” copper cents with acetone but I’m simply not sure about a clad dime. The rest of this coin appears to be a very good match to the pictures I compared it to complements of Variety Vista for the FS-101 listing of this potential variety. (Sorry if the pictures are not in the order I intended). Thank you to all who view and comment. -Greg

Thank you for that info, much appreciated. With all due respect, is this a waste of time trying to attribute? The three clearly defined serifs at the top, and the three at the bottom of the leg, are readily visible.

Ok... that’s the first that I’ve ever heard of but I can absolutely see how an ultrasonic machine could cause the weird distortion and finish to a bronze coin. That’s good knowledge. Thanks.

I honestly just don’t see that being the case. The entire coin exhibits this uniform grainy texture and then the odd raised curvy line over LIBERTY I don’t see being caused or created by erosion. If it was a zinc I’d be inclined to go with that and would have never posted it. The rim has noticeable ridges (not reeding) as well in certain areas. I’ve seen thousands of eroded coins but this one just doesn’t seem to fit into that category with all due respect. It looks like a bad plating issue but we know that isn’t possible for this year. Thanks for the reply Mark.