1994 or 1990

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by micheldura2, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    I found this, and wonder if it was supposed to be a 1990. In one way it looks like a 94 and then it looks like a 90. Under the D to the right is part of a letter, can't make it out though. I am intrigued by this one. Thanks for any help.:confused:
     

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  3. CrustyCoins

    CrustyCoins Twilight Photographer

    From all of your photos it just looks like a damaged "4". I don't see a "0" in the photos.
     
  4. rockdude

    rockdude Coin Collector

    Looks like a zinc rot 1994.
     
  5. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    I agree, the rot is distorting whatever the number is so whether a '90 or '94, it doesn't matter.

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
  6. just coins

    just coins New Member

    This is not zinc rot the image looks raised unfortunitly the pics don't help much I do believe better pics are needed to make a positive evaluation on your coin.Looks more like a possible interior die break on the MM maybe.

    JC
     
  7. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    I agree not zinc rot
     
  8. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    1990 or 1994

    Well, thanks for not lettingme throw this one in the zinc rot pile, after trying much harder to get better shots, and for some reason, my zoom started working again,...it never has, so I got this great shot...what is under the D, is another 4..so, it is a 1994-4...lol I guess. take a look it is pretty cool...and thanks again!:thumb:
     

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  9. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    1994 closer

    one more closer shot
     

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  10. CrustyCoins

    CrustyCoins Twilight Photographer

    Strange, in your original post I thought you were talking about the "4" in "1994".

    I thought a 4/4 would be in the date. Wouldn't this be a D/4? I have never seen a mint mark over a number but that's what your photo suggests.
     
  11. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    I was originally talking about the 4 in 1994, but the mintmark had something under it that I couldn't see, so I tried harder to get better shots...and really did on this one.
     
  12. CrustyCoins

    CrustyCoins Twilight Photographer

    I just did a search for mint mark varieties on coppercoins.com for this date and did not see anything, there is one reported DDO and that's about it.

    http://coppercoins.com/advsearch.php

    If no one else here chimes in maybe you should contact CONECA (The combined organization of numismatic error collectors of america), if they confirm it they will add it to the official variety list. They can also de-confirm i.e. say that it was caused by some other means.

    http://conecaonline.org/
     
  13. Pyrbob

    Pyrbob Member

    Sending it to CONECA might be the best way to go. By examining it in hand they can give you a better evaluation and the cost is not nearly as much as the TPG's. My personal feeling is they will confirm that it is damage as was suggested in the beginining of this post. If you do send it in please post the results.
     
  14. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    Thanks for your help, and I did contact Coneca with a picture. I will let you know what they say as soon as I hear back.
     
  15. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    I need opinions please...
     
  16. CrustyCoins

    CrustyCoins Twilight Photographer

    Opinions on???

    At this point I think we are waiting to see what CONECA says about the photos. :)
     
  17. micheldura2

    micheldura2 Senior Member

    I sent some private messages to others to ask their opinions also...no disrespect, and am anticipating what CONCEA says, but would like others to voice what they see. Thanks ya'll
     
  18. jessash1976

    jessash1976 Coin knowledgeable

    In my opinion, you should save your money and send this junker back to the bank! This is clearly a zinc/environmental damaged coin. There are no 4/MM errors and this coin has build-up around the MM because of the damage.:kewl:
     
  19. coinman0456

    coinman0456 Coin Collector

    That looks like a definite Mint Error coin to me.
     
  20. Harfoush

    Harfoush Junior Member

    Wait for CONECA, :)
    Good luck

    Cheers,
     
  21. rockdude

    rockdude Coin Collector

    I wonder if it could be a dropped number. Wishing for a big clear photo. Got a microscope?
     
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