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Lem E

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    How do I find out if my coin is worth anything? And if this is the type of coin to look for thanks not great pictures sorry

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    Usually your phone will take good enough pictures to ask questions here. It may take some experimenting and some trial and error but if you keep at it you will get it. All we ask is for you to take head on shots of both sides of the coin and properly oriented. Below is a link to a video that will help get you started. Good luck.

    There is also a good thread at the top of this page by member JKK that you should read. It explains what is looked for when asking questions here on the forum.

    How do I find out if my coin is worth anything? And if this is the type of coin to look for thanks not great pictures sorry

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    Hello and welcome to the forum. It looks like your coin has some sort of adhesive or something on it and at one point had another coin (assuming another cent) stuck to it. Note the reverse image of the word trust. This would be the imprint of the other coin in the adhesive. No value other than face. (1 cent) 

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    Die polishing lines - interesting feature or distraction?

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    On 5/16/2022 at 2:58 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

    I look at die polishing lines and planchet adjustment marks also.  I think they are neat, and can add a level of interest.  They help to demonstrate the craft of the mint workers, and become a part of the story.  

    If it were a question of me only being able to afford one of the coin type, I would select a coin without marks.  However, I happen to know that this is not your only nickel, so I think it's only additive to the stories your collection holds. (thumbsu

    I agree that if I were looking for a one and done type coin or something I would look for a clean piece. You can clearly see the lines in hand but this coin has enough eye appeal to overcome them. I do like having this piece just to have a coin with this type of character. 

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    Die polishing lines - interesting feature or distraction?

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    Curious as to how other collectors feel about this. Do you consider die polish lines an interesting feature on a coin or do you feel it distracts from the eye appeal? I have this 1948 S that shows some pretty heavy lines on the reverse and some on the obverse. I really don’t mind having this example because I think it adds an interesting piece to the collection, but I don’t think I would go out of my way to look for such examples. Maybe if I was collecting by die state it would be a different story. Just wondering how other members feel about this. 

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    1961 D UN Penny

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    The pics are a bit fuzzy, but from what I see, I would not send this coin off for certification. The obverse alone looks to have several hits and dings and the coin most likely will not reach a grade worth the cost of submission. For me, the fingerprint took it out of the running right off the bat. Until proven otherwise the doubling would most likely be some form of die deterioration or mechanical doubling. Generally, coins need to be in exceptional condition to even be considered for grading/authentication. I would say continue your search for a better specimen. Good luck with your hunts.