I'm can't confirm this and don't have the references, but I recall reading that the Ni is selectively leached from the alloy near the surface in...
I agree with @paddyman98 your nickel has environmental damage. The alloy used for the nickel is actual 75% copper, 25% Nickel. It's Not uncommon...
The obverse looks like a retained collar cud. A clear picture of the edge could confirm it. http://www.error-ref.com/?s=Retained+Collar+cud...
Presidential dollars use 77Cu 12Zn 7Mn 4Ni outer layers bonded to a pure Copper core. This cladding process is the same that's used for current...
@Brian Ochaba Your pics are good enough for this post. As @paddyman98 said, it's environmental damage that occurred after it left the mint....
Looks like a strike through to me. As @paddyman98 said, the reverse isn't flattened so it doesn't appear to be damage
In the ancient field, graded doesn’t always = best. Many advanced collectors prefer coins that aren’t slabbed. You also need to consider that...
It does appear that the cello is slit open in the first pic. Even if it's just an illusion in the photo, it's only considered a packaging...
Sorry, but your coin suffered environmental damage. It did not leave the mint looking like that and is not an error
Although you may be curious, does it really matter what caused it if it’s PMD? There are so many ways a coin can got damaged, who can anyone say...
@Lehigh96 It looks like a polished die. Here are 2 from PCGS Coinfacts. The second one isn't a die match for yours, but you get the idea....
There are no date size varieties for 1982D quarters. All are the same. No RPMs are listed for 1982D quarters on www.doubleddie.com or...
@Mumm13 is asking for additional information on this type of error, not asking for an evaluation of his coin. IMO, I don't have a problem with...
I too have used acetone for many years on numerous coins and have never had an issue. Dip/soak the coin, Immediately dip in fresh solvent,...
I read your original post as saying that acetone is bad for coins. I would have challenged you as well if I saw this thread earlier. You added...
When you search for errors, you should never say"I can't explain what caused this damage, therefore it must be an error". You need to explain how...
It's dirt or corrosion. It didn't leave the mint with that crud on it.
Something stuck to the coin AFTER it left the mint. It really doesn't matter what it is or what caused it, it's a damaged coin.
Una cerveza por favor. Edit to add - it always amazes me that many people in the world can communicate with me in my native language but I can...
If you see something unusual on a coin that has a lot of hits, dings, gouges, and damage like your coin, there is a very high probability that the...
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