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It appears that I missed one. 1842 a - Small date, large lettering

Very pretty coin. I do not know, but I did find an article about this type of strike. https://coinweek.com/1921-s-morgan-dollar-zerbe-proof-a-collectors-guide/ Also, off topic, the Morgan 1921 dollar has a host of variations and die issues. https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/dollars/morgan-dollars-1878-1921/?page=4

For any who may be interested. I have been specializing in research for the Seated Liberty half dollar. There have been a number of organized die modifications throughout its production. Some of these die changes have been applied to other denominations, such as the Seated Liberty dime. (This list does not include mint specific or rare dies). 1839 a - No Drapery (drapery that is located under Liberty's elbow), large rock base 1839 b - Drapery (drapery that is located under Liberty's elbow), smaller rock base 1840 - Small lettering (1939 - 1941) 1842 - Medium date, large lettering (though remaining run). 1853 - Arrows next to date (1853 - 1855), rays on reverse (1853 only). (Decrease weight of coin, due to increase price of silver). 1866 a - No motto ("In God We Trust") 1866 b - With motto ("In God We Trust") 1873 a - No arrows next to date. 1873 b - Arrows next to date (1873 - 1874). (Increase weight of coin, to standardize value of coins globally).

Either the rules are followed by everyone, or the rules are meaningless. Posters are not following the rules, but there does not seem to be any concern.

Rotated dies are not too unusual. Just FYI, the steel penny is coated with zinc. You my want to check which pennies have low mint numbers or have a relatively uncommon die variety. NGC Coin Price Guide and Values | NGC United States Categories | VarietyPlus® | NGC

One of the examples that I had mentioned, is when the motto "In God We Trust" was added mid production to the 1866 seated liberty half dollar. There are a number of arrow\no arrow dates, but the no arrow dies are costly.

Pretty coin. Market value at XF seems to be about $490. Market value at AU58 seems to be about $510. Value increases dramatically at MS62. It may be worthwhile.

I was referring to planned, circulated die varieties, such as the ones that I had mentioned. Another example, would be rays on the reverse of the Seated Liberty half dollar.

Very interesting.

Nope. Anything not caused by the minting process is irrelevent to the value of the coin. Unless you gold plated it.

Right off hand, I would say that hey are post mint scratches of some sort.

MS means Mint Strike, which is a coin struck for typical distribution. but never put into circulation. BU is a synonym. Certainly is pretty and probably recently introduced into circulation.

Right off hand, I would say it is a die chip, which is very common.

Yes, that is frustrating. I must use at least 3 different sources for research.

It appears to be a die break, but I do not see that listed in the NGC varieties. I do not see a DDR that is listed in the NGC varieties for 1862. An 1862 in XF condition seems to have a market value of about $80, with AUs' increasing $20 per grade.

There are a number of designer initial configurations and die issues in 1921. You may want to do some research on these. https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/dollars/morgan-dollars-1878-1921/?page=4 However, a normal minted dollar with a mid-range AU grade has a market value of about $55.

The green debri looks like corrosion. The area in STATES and E PLUR seems to be a grease soft strike.

Grading\certification price ranges from $40 to $59, so submitting is not worthwhile unless there is the belief that the coin is valuable or rare. To properly review a coin, images of both the obverse and reverse is needed. However, based on the images and assumed grade, the pennies seem to have the following estimated market values; 1925 S = $5 - $9 1903 = $5 1936 = $0.45 1944 = $0.10 (I do not see any occurrence of DD).

I have noticed that certain die variety attributes, such as die cracks or clashes become especially difficult to see, if it all, as a coin becomes worn. This is another reason for considering a higher magnification lens. Previously, I had mentioned an 1836 P capped bust half dime, with an LM-5 die variety. First of all, I had mistakenly indicated that the die variety is an R3, when it is actually an R2. The following are the set of attributes that identify the die variety LM-5 \ VP-6. Small 5C. Die clash under liberty, just below shoulder. Repunched 3 in the date. Repunched stars 11 and 12, causing split points. Repunched 5 in the denomination. Die crack through olive branch and 5C. Weak impression on SE of reverse. Repunched N out of alignment. (Due to wearing, die clash and crack barely visible.)

DD is double die, O is for obverse and R is for reverse. Interestingly, this issue has occurences of double, triple and quadruple D. In any case, from the image, it does not appear to be a double mint D or any otheh DDO variety. Also, many die varieties are not particularly valuabe and there are 3 methods that would indicate the value, first, would be the specific variable line in the prices list for the variety, second would be the rarity rating, which an R4 may indicate a valuable variety, lastly, the price on ebay for a die variety or attribute.

Just FYI. (I am sure that you are aware, but; BN - brown, RB - red brown, RD - red)