Are these die chips ?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Martha Lynn, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. Martha Lynn

    Martha Lynn Well-Known Member

    Not sure die chips are considered errors. Are these die chips on this 2015 P nickel ? Thank you. WIN_20200304_06_05_19_Pro.jpg Or perhaps die cracks. WIN_20200304_06_05_57_Pro.jpg WIN_20200304_06_07_38_Pro.jpg WIN_20200304_06_07_58_Pro.jpg
     
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  3. Martha Lynn

    Martha Lynn Well-Known Member

    May be another one due west of red markers in second photo.
     
  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    IDB - Interior Die Breaks or Die Chips are a result of a worn die issue. Minor mint error.
     
  5. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    They look indented in the pics. That would indicate a hit or gouge, not a die break. It also looks like there is some metal displacement that may make it appear as raised. Sorry, but looks like PMD to me.
     
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  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Now that I looked again..
    The first picture look like gouges. The second picture looks raised to me.. My eyes are funky early in the morning.
     
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  7. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    We understand. You need your coffee first;)
     
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  8. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    Learn to read your light.
    if you look at the 2 arrows on the left you can see the surface of the design reflecting light. On the one on the left you can determine the height of that light too as it casts a shadow on the dip in the design and light is reflected off the back.
    on the dent on the bottom which is on a flat field you can see the slight shadow in the front of the dent and reflective light on the backside of it.
    your first triangle is the same. the angle of lowness of the light casts a shadow on the first part of the dent (circled in green), and on the backside reflects light (circled in green).

    If it was Raised, it would reflect light on the front part, and cast a shadow on the backside. Since it's dented in, it's opposite of that.
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    your second picture shows all the PMD to the left, which is the same as the one you highlighted.

    Your angle, and height of your light can help reveal a bunch of things. learn to use it to your advantage to read how things are.
     
  9. Martha Lynn

    Martha Lynn Well-Known Member

    Wow ! I'm a little cornfused. I respect the knowledgeable analysis by all
    of you gentlemen.
     
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  10. Dynoking

    Dynoking Well-Known Member

    Great information. Thanks for sharing
     
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