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 I am in Central Florida myself. Cocoa These guys will take care of you and give you answers to your questions. If you are into coins this is the site to be on. Happy Hunting ! |
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I hope that is in the right place
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give me another 20 min. or so and I'll figurw itout again for the reverse side
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Welcome to the CCF Jason.
First off, it's been harshly cleaned and the only thing that crosses my mind is dropped numbers.
It's in reverse..hmm.
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I picked it out of a pocketful of change and usually I always use pennies as my ammo,flicking them at at various things.
where I got it, I dunno, I procure change all the time and so its condition was just as you see it.
I'm only curious as to if its real? I think its neat, yes, but I don't think I'm even going yo
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You have a damaged coin that is suffering from zinc rot. The last number of the date has been obliterated by zinc rot. As for the date that appears on the west side of the obverse, that was pounded into the coin by another coin and is just more damage. The reverse is also damaged. So, it's still worth one cent, but it will eventually rot away. Not great news, I guess. Your pics came out great!  |
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Jason, welcome to CCF. I agree that it is only worth a cent, but it is still kinda interesting and the sort of thing that I would probably keep "just because".
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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All you need is Two Cents and a hammer, and you can make some more. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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There is such a thing as dropped numbers. Areas of the die get clogged with grease, metal particules, grit, etc. They can fall out and get struck into the coin. The coin would be very valuable. This is not the case with your coin though, for one reason, the dates would have to match. You take great pictures, now that you have become techy, find another coin for us. |
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Welcome Jason..the fact you even noticed the disparity puts you in a class all your own dude! Now, you have the "EYE", show us what you find next. Check all your stashed pocket change layin around the house first. Then, go down to your local bank, and, ask them if they have some extra rolls of pennies to sell you. At $0.50/roll, it won't take long to understand that this is THE best deal in town for not only learning numismatics, but, on occassion, finding an error or a variety you can't wait to shoot n share with us.
50c these days doesn't buy much(1/10th of a lunch, and, that's without the drink!) these days, but, you really get a bang for the "buck" hunting penny rolls. Besides, all the COPPER pennies you find add up, and worth hoarding for the day when pennies are no longer made.
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