Sorry, but it's damage Here is what it should look like (pic from PCGS) [ATTACH]
It's a misaligned die (MAD). When the the dies were installed in the press, the obverse die was wasn't quite lined up with the reverse. That's...
I believe it's damage for the following reasons: * I agree with other comments that a test strike should not have as much detail along the...
Do you have a link to robec's comments? Must have missed them
At various times during my career, I've used XRF data (checking the glass compositions in Corelle dinnerware for example), so I know enough about...
XRF only penetrates slightly below the surface. The depth depends on the metal and energy of the beam. I generally figure 100 microns +/- (0.1...
The mark you circled in post #10 was caused by getting hit with a reeded edge of another coin as others have said. Most likely another quarter...
Do you think the OP was making the distinction of limiting the discussion of the indented mark to the rim area (area in contact with the collar)...
FYI: The OP says it's indented From the first post My initial thoughts were that the cent was given a vise job with another coin, but looking...
Sorry, but it just looks like a plating blister or possible the start of zinc corrosion under the copper plating. The extra ear errors are...
Just wondering where you’re getting your info. As mentioned previously, the people buying these coins are newer collectors or others that don’t...
Many state quarters and the newer ATB state quarters have numerous examples of die chips. Some people have given them catchy names in the hopes...
It looks like the rim was squeezed. Both sides are damaged. You can see that the damage is incused on the reverse. If it was from some sort of...
Looks like a strike through to me. Nice find
I thought @Conder101 did a nice job answering your question in the previous post. What part didn't you understand? I guess haters will be...
Did you check to see if matched anything on the following sites? www.doubleddie.com www.varietyvista.com These are the first places you should...
Yes, it’s a small die break. Back in 1990, I started noticing small cracks and breaks in the same location on new quarters. I started saving...
As others have said, it was struck on a planchet that was punched from a strip that wasn't rolled to the correct thickness. Unfortunately,...
You received opinions from at least 2 very experienced numismatists @johnmilton and @Conder101 after you posted better pics. Both of them agree...
Looks like another example of the Mint-Assisted Errors that came out of the San Francisco Mint in the first part of the 70s. With all of the...
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