Hello, Attached are a picture of the 1911 one cent with planchet. Also, I have an 1859 one cent coin that may have been in a corrosive environment due to pitting. It retains the copper hue but also, under magnification, displays a hiar line crack from the O of one down through the C of cent. After t...

Thanks for the replies. i will try to post pictures Friday. I'm sure it's easier than it sounds but given my dislike of this medium don't hold breath.

I am a new member so if I ask basic questions that seem naive please forgive me. I've recently acquired a few large cent coins and a 1911 has a planchette (sp?) on the left side of the reverse that starts at the edge of the coin and moves medially to partially cover a leaf, vines and touch one other...