Did you search the spreadsheet in post 30 to see if anything matches the weight that was struck in Denver in the early-mid 70s? If something...
@rascal maybe I can walk you through the scale explanation. In the long post with the scale pics, the OPS said his scale had a resolution of 0.5...
I tried to explain why the scale the OP used doesn't have the precision to conclude that the coin weighs the same as one that's undamaged. The OP...
Only one, as long as they don't listen to poor advice from members who don't believe experts like Mike Diamond and Fred Weinberg.;)
@Kevin Berg you stated that your scale has a resolution of 0.5 grams. That means the 3.0 weight on your scale could be be anywhere from 2.8 - 3.2...
It's a minor die break error. Unfortunately, it really doesn't add any additional value and your coin is only worth face value. Still a cool find.
It's a scratch. You can see the recessed areas as it continues across the portrait. The raised area appears to be displaced metal that was...
Responding to a new question on an older thread... The top 7 and 5 on the OPs coin took a hit and flattened some of the features. That caused the...
Looks like it could be die polish. That would also explain your observation of thinner letters. There are also radial flow lines toward the rim...
Obviously, it should read "Just trying to make sure new members are NOT confused". Thanks for pointing out the typo so I could correct it.
Absolutely PMD.
No problems. Just trying to make sure new members are confused
Acetone doesn't remove toning. Acetone is a solvent and will remove many types of dirt and organic gunk including PVC plasticizer residue....
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C'mon, it was fun while it lasted but you pushed this trolling thing just a bit too far. No intelligent person can look at the pics of the lathe...
Here is a link to the error-ref explanation of lathe rings. Your coin does not show any resemblance to the pictures shown...
Very worn dies. You can see the radial flow lines. It can get bad on some early 80s nickels and it's sometimes called an "Orange Peel" effect
I think it's a safe bet to go with Mr. Weinberg's opinion in post #8. He is THE error coin expert in the US (world?) and has handled more error...
A spitting eagle is just a minor die crack that happens to be in an interesting location. They aren't much different than any other minor die...
As the name suggests, plating blisters are occur during the plating process, not the striking process. Plating blisters are generally caused by...
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