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I can't accept that this is circulation damage That is fine, but you are here asking for our opinions. Let me see if I can change your mind. First, there is no way for this to have happened in the minting process: since these t-shaped impressions are incuse, it would have required that someone at the mint stick a few letter Ts on top of the die when then cent was struck. Additionally, at the margins of the letter Ts, you can see where the metal has been "smushed" up--that cannot happen with a strike through. Finally, a diagnostic of mechanical damage like this is matching flattening on the other side of the coin, which this clearly displays. Save it if you want, but know that it is only worth face value. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Since you are a moderator, I'm sure you know your coins and you have changed my mind.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree with all above--post-strike damage and some 'interesting' counterpunches. I'd keep it as a fun curiosity.
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Pillar of the Community
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CobaltCoin63  Spence has said it clearly and concisely. Keep on roll hunting and good luck.  |
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Crazy looking cent, but as stated above, this coin was intentionally damaged.
"Too much time on their hands"
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CobaltCoin63, Why would you believe one moderator over another?   John1  |
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Agreed, counterstamped. PMD. Errers and Varietys.
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Edited by Dearborn
12/19/2023 6:43 pm
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I know way more about coins than moderating the forum.  John1 |
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It seems someone has been inadvertently offended. Getting off topic. Move on with this one.
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John - that's a candid admission! Maybe I can be a Moderator some day!  Edited by Coinfrog
12/19/2023 8:25 pm
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Dowhat,not offended at all. I put funny emojis in my post  Coinfrog,maybe. You might let Bobby know you are interested in being one. Or just wait like I did for the invite  Nuff said. John1 |
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It looks to me like the coin was laid on a rough hard surface, like asphalt or concrete, then counter-stamped three times with T.
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