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RoscoeCham Valued Member United States 69 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 5:53 pm Is this anything to keep? Strange color and of center. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73679 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 6:44 pm Just circulation cameo/toning from circulation and environmental factors. Worth 1 cent. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24925 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 7:03 pm Nice circulation cameo, RoscoeCham - perhaps you could post it here: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...ic_id=129321 Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19115 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 7:34 pm Agree with all above. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94784 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 7:39 pm It looks like it was painted red, then was slowly worn off through circulation. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9862 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 7:50 pm "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10478 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 7:51 pm Quote: It looks like it was painted red, then was slowly worn off through circulation. Bingo! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/18/2025 11:56 am Interesting find, but not special. Keep for fun if you like it. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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