You posted two dimes, the damaged 1999, and the 1967 with the paint or dirt on it. The 1945 wheat cent is just a worn coin, in 1945 the Philly mint did not use mintmarks on cents. The designers initials are on the obv at the bottom of the shoulder, as your coin is well worn that area is likely worn smooth and they will not be visible.
@ifthevamzarockin said:
Your 1945 cent is from Philadelphia so there is no mint mark.
The designer's initials is a very small VDB on the shoulder by the rim.
Its not there I've looked at everything angle with different strength magnifying glass
@ifthevamzarockin said:
Your 1945 cent is from Philadelphia so there is no mint mark.
The designer's initials is a very small VDB on the shoulder by the rim.
This one has no L on liberty and rim is thicker on one side than the other ...
Rim is due to a minor misaligned die. L could be a minor debris (grease) filled die. No added premium for either. I would spend it, but there's nothing wrong with saving it if you like it
To help you see the VDB look at your other pocket change.
If the VDB is not there, sometimes it will be filled with grease on the die or die erosion. no value
As you start looking at more cents you will find the L filled or missing for the same reasons as above.
The rims can be a little off because of a misaligned die. no value
If you give your general location someone might be able to recommend a reputable dealer near you. But as others have suggested there are some very knowledgeable forum members that can give advice even from pictures.
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@MattandKim said:
Sorry had these 2 I found also... Opinions please
top one - severe damage
bottom one - by the time this was minted, copper plated over a zinc core is used. What you are seeing is the result of damage to the copper plating and zinc with some zinc corrosion, too.
If you give your general location someone might be able to recommend a reputable dealer near you. But as others have suggested there are some very knowledgeable forum members that can give advice even from pictures.
@MattandKim said:
Sorry had these 2 I found also... Opinions please
top one - severe damage
bottom one - by the time this was minted, copper plated over a zinc core is used. What you are seeing is the result of damage to the copper plating and zinc with some zinc corrosion, too.
Damage by what.. Its not from mint??? I see things like this all over the internet for sale for thousands lol... But dont know if from mint or just having in pocket
If you give your general location someone might be able to recommend a reputable dealer near you. But as others have suggested there are some very knowledgeable forum members that can give advice even from pictures.
I'm in the biloxi/gulfport ms area
I'm sure someone will chime in on a dealer near you. While there is a lot that can be learned on the internet it could be very helpful to have a dealer where you can hands on examine different coins and refine your interest.
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On those damaged cents, you can see gouges on both sides. On the edges of the gouges you can see where metal is raised up. That is from a gouging action outside the mint.
We nicknamed them parking lot coins
People ask for a lot of money, but they don’t sell at those prices.
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For the year shown the artist’s initials are microscopic on the front.
If not worn into oblivion, they are on the bottom of the bust about where the shoulder is.
You posted two dimes, the damaged 1999, and the 1967 with the paint or dirt on it. The 1945 wheat cent is just a worn coin, in 1945 the Philly mint did not use mintmarks on cents. The designers initials are on the obv at the bottom of the shoulder, as your coin is well worn that area is likely worn smooth and they will not be visible.
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Its not there I've looked at everything angle with different strength magnifying glass
They’re easily worn off
This one has no L on liberty and rim is thicker on one side than the other ...
Rim is due to a minor misaligned die. L could be a minor debris (grease) filled die. No added premium for either. I would spend it, but there's nothing wrong with saving it if you like it
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Do you have any pictures of the silver half dollars?
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To help you see the VDB look at your other pocket change.
If the VDB is not there, sometimes it will be filled with grease on the die or die erosion. no value
As you start looking at more cents you will find the L filled or missing for the same reasons as above.
The rims can be a little off because of a misaligned die. no value
Sorry had these 2 I found also... Opinions please
I will take some now and send you
Welcome from NY.
If you give your general location someone might be able to recommend a reputable dealer near you. But as others have suggested there are some very knowledgeable forum members that can give advice even from pictures.
top one - severe damage
bottom one - by the time this was minted, copper plated over a zinc core is used. What you are seeing is the result of damage to the copper plating and zinc with some zinc corrosion, too.
I'm in the biloxi/gulfport ms area
Damage by what.. Its not from mint??? I see things like this all over the internet for sale for thousands lol... But dont know if from mint or just having in pocket
The 2 larger coins dated 2000 appear to be counterfeits/replicas.
The half dollars are all clad and worth 50 cents each.
The 4 SBA dollars are worth a buck each.
The buffalo nickels would need a closer look.
And those pennies you posted that you found in the Walmart parking lot should be thrown right back there.
This is the One I've been wanting to ask about
More post mint damage.
One thing to keep in mind... if it looks like someone ran over it with their car a dozen times that's probably what happened.
My husband found a lot of this in an addict of a house he was remodeling for our landlord... He also found with them a bracelet from the 30s with .
I'm sure someone will chime in on a dealer near you. While there is a lot that can be learned on the internet it could be very helpful to have a dealer where you can hands on examine different coins and refine your interest.
On those damaged cents, you can see gouges on both sides. On the edges of the gouges you can see where metal is raised up. That is from a gouging action outside the mint.
We nicknamed them parking lot coins
People ask for a lot of money, but they don’t sell at those prices.
If its post mint damage why are a lot of the letters not visable
Because they are damaged.
Take a quarter and a hammer out to the garage and pound on it and watch the letters disappear.
The 2 dated 2000 definitely are counterfeits
The 4 1979 dated Susan B Anthony dollars are surprisingly common and are worth $1 each
The Kennedy half dollars are also common and are worth fifty cents
Both groups are made of the same materials as the common quarters.
The reason you don’t see the Small dollars and half dollars is because no one likes them.
The half dollars are heavy and there are lighter $1 bills to use instead of coins. Also the dollar coins are easily confused with quarters.
I’ll let others comment on the Buffalo nickels.