Is this an error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Luisc72, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. Luisc72

    Luisc72 New Member

    Got this in my change today and looks like a double but top one looks thinner than bottom one
     

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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Just circulation wear.
     
    Collecting Nut, Oct 31, 2018
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  4. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    also 'enviornmental surface damage',
    and the reeded edge looks like it was
    machined.
     
    Fred Weinberg, Oct 31, 2018
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  5. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    It was in an acidic environment. That caused the copper core to erode away and leave the surface pitting/damage
     
    Oldhoopster, Oct 31, 2018
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  6. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Acid soaked. Has that "Oreo cookie" effect.
     
    Conder101, Oct 31, 2018
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  7. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    It looks like a "Pull Back" coin for use in vending machine. Some would tie fish line to coin to trick vending machine.
     
    alurid, Oct 31, 2018
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