Quite likely a die clash from the hair tie. http://www.maddieclashes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/40137819.jpg
Weight?
Agree not a clash. Either heat or extreme die deterioration
If I understand your post correctly, all photos are from the same coin? The color is reminiscent of a steel cent, however the weight is not:...
Scales which weigh to 2 decimals would be more helpful. The coin appears to be within tolerance of +/- 0.13g. Here is an interesting discussion of...
Well I did hear from Brian and this is what he says: " I don’t attribute these types of possible errors. Your best bet would be to send it to one...
According to my count, I mentioned the copper core with regard to the Kennedy Silver Clad Composition 3 times, and in each case I specified its...
I have given extensive documentation that the 40% is clad. It is composed of a core which is an alloy and clad layers which are also an alloy -...
Edge view discussion of 40% Silver Clad:...
Neat thread - thanks! Do you have a link for the source of this photo - wasn't in the thread either.
My point is: 1) 40% Silver DOES have a copper core composed of about 4/5 copper --- it was stated earlier in this thread that
In my thinking about this, I have also rejected the possibility that it is a Rockwell Test Mark on the die. To be a rockwell test on a die (which...
I received an automated reply from Brian's mailbox saying that email address is no longer valid (the one on his contact info) and has been...
If a clad strip has a dull punch during blanking, the cladding can be pulled over the edge of the blank leaving no exposed copper core.
Scales which weight to 2 decimals in grams are more helpful. Half (Thickness is of the coil strip prior to blanking and upsetting) Kennedy half...
The fact that these lines can be seen going across the bust makes me think that they are from the roller machines used to roll out the metal stock...
I have now had several folks on different forums suggest that I contact Brian. I will let you know his response if I hear from him. Thanks...
I am absolutely convinced that it is not a dropped letter (dot). A dropped letter shows incuse on the coin. See this reference:...
Don’t think it is like a dropped letter - they show incuse
Thanks for the compliments on the photos. They, like the coin are not mine...but posted with permission.
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