Peaking interest

That 1% can be written off as we all have a coin that we want it to be but just isn't. Be patient and give this coin collecting thing time. You can learn a lot here.

Sorry to hear you've been down with the flu. Hope you're over it soon.

 

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I can't figure out how to change my username. I guess I'll be boring "Nicole" until I can figure it out

 

Yeah.. you're absolutely right. I've learned SO much from this coin. I didn't even know how the process of coins were made until today. I have a better understanding of what I'm looking for now. It's still going to take time, but I'm so grateful yall are here to help guide me. Thank you

 

Try logging into the US Mint's website. They used to have videos on how coins were made. Very informative.

 

@GDJMSP is the head moderator here at the site. Start a conversation with him and he’ll be able to change your user name. Go to the nav bar above and push the inbox button, select start a new conversation from the drop down box. Then in the new screen type GDJMSP in the start a new conversation box and you’ll get the rest. Good luck, if you need more help just ask.

Reed.

 

In the past, Doug has been quite adamant that NOBODY can EVER have their username changed. The signup form does explicitly state that "once chosen, this can't be changed". However, it also asks for it as "Name:", which leads a lot of people to use their full real-life name.

I've called this out as an issue in the past, especially when combined with the rule that you can't create a new ID and stop using the old one. So far, as far as I know, the policy hasn't changed.

 

One of the members who responded, Fred Weinberg, hasn't just been doing this for years; he is one of the leading experts in error coins. He is doing us all a tremendous service taking the time to respond and share his knowledge.

 

I didn’t know that, good to know.

Reed

 

I like your theory.

 

Do they also have bootube videos?

 

"Nickel Kidd" @Nicole Kidd Welcome to CT! There is a lot of material to learn and many websites that are great places to learn and they're free. It takes time and patience and this site has a lot of great people who will be able help you and you'll be able to learn a lot from the posts here including the acronyms. It's great that you have taken the time to look at the information the others have suggested along with your willingness to learn, keep it up and have fun! Good luck with your journey in numismatics!

 

My idea of this coin is that the mint press machine shut down at the moment of the second strike and it was not full force. The top planchet was already damaged [only a piece of the planchet was there}and that is why the machine stopped, creating the coin.

 

As Fred said on the first page, it did not leave the mint looking like that. It's not an error.