My spot!

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by 91stang2, Sep 20, 2012.

  1. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    I got this one in a bag of uncirc business strike Wisconsin-What say you? Sell it? spend it? or cert it?? Thanks
     

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  3. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    I can't tell what it is. Is it copper showing through, or is it just stained?
     
  4. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    yep sorry, copper showing through, as if a drip of greese prevented the coating from being applied---uncirculated right from the bag to a 2x2 holder...
     
  5. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    I'm no error expert, but I don't think that it would be worth the expense to have it graded. Definitely a keeper though.
     
  6. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    yeah----I have tried to sell it 10.00 on a popular site..but no luck....thanks!!!! more coming!!!!
     
  7. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    I may be mistaken, but wasn't copper nickel clad strips made by joining pre made copper-nickel layers and a pure copper layer in the middle? Rather than any type of electroplating where greas would interfer? It appears to me as just a spot of corrosion.

    Welcome to the forum!!

    Jim
     
  8. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

  9. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    you got me thinking--I got a pic at 100x and 200x for you--- PIC008.jpg PIC009.jpg
     
  10. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    Thanks for the info very helpful. You know, as a beginer I'm wanting to sell sell and sell. What a better way then to get the good scoop then with you guys. I mean you can only read so much(enter in the long term vs. short term memory thing here)...the main reason I joined info and with good people-thanks!!!
     
  11. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Now with your closer photo, it looks like an edge was formed and peeled back. Maybe it was caused by a grain of something in between layers so the layer was raised up thinner and split, but the pressure they use to join the layers would tend to prevent that. It also could be sugeested post mint damage was done to dig it away. Got me, but I think it would be hard to claim as error. IMO.
     
  12. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    It's just hard to determine the cause of the spot from images. It is possible that there was a spot of the clad layer missing prior to being struck. The way to tell if this is the case is to look at it with a high power glass and see if there is a fine line surrounding what appears to be the copper spot. But as Jim stated, this could not have been caused during the minting process, it would have had to be a planchet flaw prior to striking.
     
  13. 91stang2

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  14. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    It already has a good start. Throw it in a wishing well.

    Chris
     
  15. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    I'd spend it, who wants moldy cheese.
     
  16. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

  17. 91stang2

    91stang2 Pocket change junkie

    Then it's finall!! Spend it is the way of the moldy cheese---
     
  18. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Gorgonzola.
     
  19. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Stilton.
     
  20. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

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