1983 Oddity - opinions welcomed

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Jason Istvan, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. Jason Istvan

    Jason Istvan Member

    Hey all! Been a while since I posted, but going through some of the backstock and found this odd little 1983. Never seen anything like it, doesn't match any listing I found. It's a raised area and seems like doubling but hoping someone more knowledgeable can chime in!

    Bonus crack on the back as is so common on these. 1983.jpg
     

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  3. paddyman98

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    Since it's a copper plated zinc planchet it could be a weird plating bubble.
     
    paddyman98, Apr 25, 2023
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    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    You mean from the "Bubble" telescope?:smuggrin::smuggrin::rolleyes:
     
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  6. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Odd placement but yes to a plating bubble.
     
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  7. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Have you tried to manipulate the raised area with a toothpick? If it moves at all, it is a plating bubble, if not, it could be a chip.
     
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  8. Jason Istvan

    Jason Istvan Member

    Nothing happened with poking and prodding, that's why I didn't think bubble in the first place. Seen plenty of those before
     
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