It could be a double-strike which means that the coin was stamped more than one time. Do some research or take it to your local coin dealer.
It's worth a whole cent. The fingerprint isn't stamped in but was etched when someone handled it with dirty fingers. Over time, the oils from your skin will react with the metal in the coin, actually eating into the surface of the coin, which may make it look like the fingerprint was stamped into the coin. This is considered damage to the coin and can easily make the coin worthless to collectors.
A coin stamped with 1789 with a profile of George Washington is not worth any monetary value. This type of coin was stamped privately and is commemorative.
A coin that has been stamped twice.
Face value The value stamped on it
The physical change that occurs when a gold coin is stamped with an eagle is the impression or design of the eagle being embossed or impressed onto the surface of the coin. This process alters the appearance of the coin by adding the eagle image to it.
It's still worth 50 cents, the dates stamped into the coin adds nothing to the value.
The coin needs to be seen for an accurate assessment, take it to a coin dealer. It could be worth as much as $30.00
No Australian coin has the word "Republic" on it.
Numbers on a coin usually signify the year it was minted.
The coin needs to be seen for an assessment, take it to a coin dealer.
Most lettering on a coin is raised. Incuse lettering, usually on the edge, is either stamped, hammered or impressed into the coin.
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