The coin was tumbled or squeezed. Maybe a dryer coin, maybe something else, but it's not an error
Nice report from NCIC Didn't you say that NCIC was "....not adequate, obviously"? Do you still feel that way or do you think they can are good...
Suggestion. Why don't you just start 1 thread with your theft posts. That way, they will all be in 1 place, it would be easy to reference in...
Packaging mistakes are not considered errors and usually reduce the value of the set. Send it back and get what you paid for.
Damage from a roll crimper as others have previously posted
The quarter is not broadstruck. More info https://www.error-ref.com/broadstrikes/
Nothing wrong saving them if you like them or spending them if you don't. Learning and growing in the hobby is the important thing, IMO
I have the individual copper and silver from this set. The gold issues looked great, but I skipped them for other coins on my want list. FYI - I...
Nope, can't happen like that. I understand you're new and don't want to sound condescending, but it is very simple to see that this is damage....
Need better pics out of the holder. If you believe it's an error, do you have any thoughts on how this could occur during the minting process?...
Go out to the garage and hold a nickel on edge with a pair of pliers on a hard surface. Hit it a couple times with a hammer. Then lay it flat and...
I purchased many of the copper and silver colonial and early flowing hair and bust pieces when the were issued. I like them but haven't done...
Not a partial collar error. Encased cent
You should never think "I don't know how this damage occurred, so it must be an error." For it to be an error, you have to explain how it could...
Vam World is your friend. Does it match the known dies? http://www.vamworld.com/wiki/Home
Indent testing of soda lime silicate glass. Full indent? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Time for "Fun With Math" :wacky: :facepalm: Lets say you average 2 seconds per coin. That assumes you quickly eliminate most with a quick glance...
Acetone is a solvent and does not react with the metal surfaces of a coin. It WILL NOT remove toning and it WILL NOT affect luster (caused by...
@serafino Acetone will not react with copper under most conditions. There is one scientific paper that reported when acetone is allowed to...
Sorry, but it looks likes circulation contact marks. I can't see anything that resembles a repunched S
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