Hello All, Here is another small group of error coins I wanted to post on here to see if anyone has any comments on the type of error, rarity, value, whether it's worth it to be graded, etc. As always, any comments are greatly appreciated and any discussion is encouraged. NOTE #1: Error #84 is a U.S. 1999P Jefferson Nickel that appears to be broadstruck. After posting my last thread of "Mixed Lot of Errors #19", I was digging around and, purely by luck, found a companion coin to Error #83. The difference on Error #84 shown below is that it does not exhibit the "angled thick 'reeds'" as described by @Fred Weinberg on the previous coin. The edge on Error #84, shown below, is smooth. Weight is ~5.0 grams. NOTE #2: Error #85 is a U.S. 1981S Type I Proof Roosevelt Dime that appears to have copper showing on the face near the center of the obverse. Weight is ~2.3 grams. NOTE #3: Error #86 is a U.S. 2005P Minnesota State Quarter that appears to be triple-clipped. Weight is ~5.1 grams. NOTE #4: Error #87 is a U.S. 1998D Kennedy Half Dollar that appears to be double-clipped. Weight is ~10.7 grams. NOTE #5: Error #88 is a U.S. 1972S 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar that appears to be double-clipped. Weight is ~24.3 grams. Now to the coins..... ERROR #84 ERROR #85 ERROR #86 ERROR #87 ERROR #88 THANK YOU. Tagging: @Seattlite86 NOTE: IF ANYONE ELSE WANTS TO BE TAGGED, LET ME KNOW.
You always post such interesting errors and coins. I know little to nothing about broad struck, so can't comment, and can't explain the dime, but the others look like what you've stated, not examining the edges. Thanks as always for the posts. It helps broadens my understanding of errors.
@Mountain Man @paddyman98 Thank you both for your replies. To @Mountain Man : I appreciate your comments and I am glad to hear that my posts (and more-importantly the comments provided by experienced error collectors/dealers) are providing you (and hopefully others) with a greater grasp of the different types of errors I am trying to illustrate. To @paddyman98 : The Triple Curved Clip Kennedy Half Dollar you have is a pretty neat piece. I like the placement of the clips and an MS65 grade is nice on top of it. Based on what you have in your piece, would you have an estimated value for my piece? Thank You.
I think #84 is broadstruck, but not worth grading. #s 85 and 86 appear to be as you described and ought to be worth getting graded, based on their grades. I don't know why, but 87 and 88 bother me... I think they're clips, but for some reason they seem just a little off. I'll defer to folks with more expertise on those two.
I am guessing the red mark on the proof dime is a stain. I have seen several spotty discolorations on proof coins before and that color is common. The proof finish is so sensitive to everything it inadvertently comes into contact that discoloration isn't uncommon. It doesn't look like the clad layer in that region came off, nor does it look like a copper flake that got struck into it. I say that because the periphery of the spot has no definitive lines or impressions along the outside edge of it that you normally see. I could be wrong, but I just don't see any "proof" of separation or a struck-in fragment.
@Seattlite86 @JCro57 Thank you for your replies. To @Seattlite86 : Thank you for your comments and your photos indicating areas of interest. I am not an expert on clips and understanding the way metals flow throughout the minting process, but I am sure someone on CT is. The following website link provides five diagnostics for genuine curved clips: http://www.error-ref.com/_curved_clips_/ There is an extra link on the above page that shows more information at the following: http://www.error-ref.com/blanking-and-cutting-errors/ To @JCro57 : Thank you for your comments regarding #85 (the proof dime). I know the type of stain you are referring to and have seen many of them on other examples. I suppose I could add a drop of E-Z-Est to the spot to see what happens, but I fear it would damage the coin. This is definitely not a Lamination error and there has not been any detachment of the surface layer to expose the copper core. This resembles a loss of cladding that "occurs before the clad strip being rolled is rolled to final coin thickness" as described at the following: http://www.error-ref.com/partial-clad-layer-before-strike/ Thank You.
Very nice. The triple clipped Minnesota quarter is awesome and it appears authentic because of the Blakesley effect.
