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Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by IanM123, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. IanM123

    IanM123 New Member

    The dime....
    Obverse, "In God We Trust"

    Reverse... Top rim, under the "A" and lower left side


    The penny...
    Overall coloration

    I have put a significant amount of timetime searc for thethe possibilit of both of these coins. I've been unsuccessful. Although I'm new to hunting and collecting, I am rather resourceful. However, nothing I came across was close enough to confirm anything. I would love to hear what you guys think.

    Thanks
     

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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Damage and discoloration. Nothing more.
     
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  4. Pickin and Grinin

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  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Welcome to the neighborhood @IanM123 !

    +2

    The dime is nothing more than damage while in circulation. The toning on the cent would not be considered natural and would, therefore, reduce its collectability.

    As a suggestion, it's much easier to spot genuine Mint errors if you understand how coins are actually made. Then, you won't be wasting your time with "spenders" like these.

    Chris
     
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  6. IanM123

    IanM123 New Member

    From observing other coins with similar characteristics, they all had evident signs of being damaged, i.e. scratches or gouges at the questionable error spots and/or all over the coin. This one lacked those markings. My initial presumption was possible cud/collar clashing.
     
  7. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Ah, right, and I can see how you'd think that. Cuds do sort of look like that lump at the bottom of your dime's obverse. But in your third image, you can see that the lump is lower than the rest of the coin's rim, and has scuff marks across it. Those facts, combined with the dents and dings on the rest of the coin, indicate that this is just damage.

    For the cent, you've probably read about "woody" cents that have streaks where their alloy wasn't mixed properly. Those cents don't have swirling patterns like this one, though. Cents stained by liquid do. It's still fun to see, though; I don't come across many cents with tiger stripes!

    Welcome to CoinTalk!
     
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  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Nope... Just Damage.

    The Cent is stained.
     
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  9. frankjg

    frankjg Well-Known Member

    They’re Great!





    I’ll show myself out :-(
     
  10. IanM123

    IanM123 New Member

    Ten-4, Chris.

    By no means do I intend to waste the time of "spenders" like these. However, need I be the one to remind you, there was once a time where everyone here, including yourself, was new to this hobby. I'm asking questions, learning, reading etc. Hence, asking a question regarding 2 coins I couldn't find on my own. Had I known I would have read a reply as pretentious as yours, I would have titled it, "Not For Spenders"
     
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  11. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    @cpm9ball Hey Chris.. are you one of these?
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  12. cpm9ball

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    I've repeated that comment about learning more about the minting process many, many times, and I'd like to think that it has helped some people, particularly those who don't have a thin skin. I will continue to use it. Maybe you should preface all of your threads with....."Caution, thin skin ahead!"

    Chris
     
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  14. alurid

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  15. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    damage and environmental damage.
     
  16. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

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  17. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    Ian , there are forums where the members tend to "hem and haw" about opinions and say hold on to it until someone else comes along, because most of them have outspoken member, but inexperienced 'experts' , but ours are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable outspoken members. We don't dance around the answer. If it is wrong, someone else will correct it. These members will give the best answer or at least the best "free" answer. Are they always right, No , of course not....but highly correct.IMO.

    Chris and others emphasizes that errors and varieties of value are made in the mint , any change to a coin after the process of making a coin is done, is damage...Thus is is of utmost importance to know what the processes of preparing and making coins are , to be able to separate the 2. Many of us are rather outspoken because we want to emphasize that nature and humans can do many things to coins for various reasons, but outside the minting process, it may look cool , but if it isn't possible it is mainly spending money. My advice to new comers is to read articles on the minting process for success. Many threads here can be "searched" also using the search block on the top. Jim
     
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    Thank you, Jim. Much appreciated.
     
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  20. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    Wow you're good! :smug: Been here less than a month & already been put on "Ignore" by at least 1 member! :eek::cigar:
     
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  21. IanM123

    IanM123 New Member

    I'm here a week..... If this is not the place to share, view, learn and teach this hobby, forgive me.
     
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