It is a ground find. I picked it up from the lot in front of the service station less than an hour before posting.
If the extra material on the reverse wasn't so obviously foreign appearing I could almost say it was reminiscent of an interior die break....
I myself never knew what to do with proofs found in circulation. The high luster as well as the satin texture are so easily damaged. I'm sure...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I included a few images of the coins reverse that show significant signs of multiple strikes. Due to the obverse...
@GenX Enthusiast @MatrixMP-9 The coin weight is 2.4688g
It would indeed be difficult to conceive how this would have occurred at the mint. On the other hand it is also difficult to conceive how it was...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] It's been some time since last I was here. Life has a way of making us put things into perspective. Anyway on to the coin. I...
I apologize for the lengthy wait concerning an update on the status of the coin. The culprit being personal health issues combined with my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I was supposed to be in one of the banquet halls in tower two for a graduation ceremony. Luckily I was unable to attend due to a...
I believe that is known as a partial collar error. It has something to do with inverted dies or some such. Hopefully someone will be able to help...
Does your coin have reeding? I can't make any out. Reeding is the notches on the coins edge.
I was confused as I didn't remember posting this. Ha ha
It does resemble a staple. Perhaps an office staple though?
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You may have already seen this but I came across it while trying to find an example of horizontal displacement....
Most Most definitely. While what appeared as horizontal displacement now looks to be from vertical displacement.
Mine as well. There is plaque with the motto under an elm tree across the pond near Lancashire where the family manor once stood.
Frustrating, I continue to observe what appears to be vertical and horizontal displacement but this cursed two dimensional screen is not cooperating.
That is quite amazing. I wonder, could this possibly be an elusive retained hammer cud? It seems to fit with what little i have heard. That...
Interesting quote for your status. Last I saw it was beneath an elm tree.
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