Post something unusual!

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Lehigh96, Jun 2, 2009.

  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    More likely a piece of string (thread from a rag) than a wire Charmy. Mint workers use rags to wipe down the dies or the presses on a regular basis. If a thread from the rag ravels off the edge of the rag and sticks to the die or machinery - you often end up with a strike through like this.

    Here's one that happened 260 years ago.
     

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  3. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    Looks like the reverse was filled in to me. About ten oclock you can see a bit of the rim poking out.
     
  4. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    This is the most unusual coin of mine I have a pic of handy.
    My "hot lips" Morgan
     

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  5. lionsdog64

    lionsdog64 New Member

    old one

    whats this coin no date
     

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  6. The Penny Lady®

    The Penny Lady® Coin Dealer

    I think you're right. I posted this coin on the PCGS forum (http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=723808) and that seems to be the consensus there as well, and it makes more sense. Here are some close ups of the strike-through where you can tell a little better that it probably is string rather than wire.
     

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  7. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    The date is under the bust of Queen Victoria, but its worn off. It is a British Penny/Halfpenny/Farthing(depending on size). Minted between 1838 and, I think, 1860. I believe your is a Penny.
     
  8. lionsdog64

    lionsdog64 New Member

    so without date its worth what
     
  9. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    nothing, just a conversation piece.
     
  10. andy21us

    andy21us Coin Hoarder

    These two are the most unusual coins I have found in a roll search. The frist one I though was painted but when you take a closer look is seem to be plated. I found three of them. How the second one will take the cake as the most unusual find. It speaks for itself!
     

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  11. Joshycfl

    Joshycfl Senior Member

    Picture of my war bird last 4th of July.

    Movie clip available if you guys would like. :goofer:

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  12. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    Here's an interesting Connecticut I purchased sight-unseen from a friend:

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    It's a 1788 M3-B.1 and a R-5 variety but this one is also overstruck on a Nova Constellatio so it's even more rare. :D I've already emailed my friend with the news and told him it will be going back to him, with some others I have that are going to him, since this is one I know he will not want to sell. ;)

    Ribbit :)

    Ps: My friend collects holed colonials and this was one he had 2 of and I'm trying to complete 1788 so he sold me two 1788's he had extras of and I guess he didn't notice it was an overtype. :goofer: The other 1788 is a M14.2-A.2. :D
     
  13. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    This is a little different.
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  14. HandsomeToad

    HandsomeToad Urinist

    An 1817 BHC? :eek:

    I wonder if the reverse has the common alteration I've seen on many (cannot post the alteration here)? :whistle:

    I likes! :eat:

    Ribbit :D
     
  15. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Cnt tell if it is;)
     
  16. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    Hey I have one of those that you "cant" say what it is. :whistle:
     
  17. cadmanco

    cadmanco Serious Collector

    Here's something a little different....just 112mm in diameter..
    Anyone know who the sculptor/designer was for this piece??

    :kewl:
     

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  18. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    Toad, tell me something. How can this coin which is supposed to be made of copper have silver colored metal inside ?

    It is quite visible on both sides where the hole was newly drilled in the coin.
     
  19. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    ESSO old tiger in your tank key fob not broken.most broke as they were cast aluminum
     

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  20. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    My guess is just the lighting, but I am curious what toad says.
     
  21. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    I am pretty sure you are correct.
     
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