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Posted 01/28/2026 07:13 am
to CCFNext time be sure to crop your image WAY down to the coins edge - there is far too much background showing on that image you posted up above.
However, that said, it looks like your cent may have been covered by tape for a time to allow some portions to tone more than others.
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
"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
