The piece in question appears to have folded over the devices of the coin. I don't see part of the E Pluribus Unum being struck through the metal.
@Insider Finned rim?
I'm no expert by any means, and really want to be corrected if wrong so I can learn, but I think its a clipped planchet. If you look at the coin...
I'd love to have that rule, but WAY too many coins catch my eye... lol
Half of my two cents... ;) Only have the one large cent, but have always enjoyed it and would love to have lots more eventually. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not a problem at all, I love very opportunity to post that thread, its just so useful as we get started... :)
If you don't mind me posting a link that you didn't ask for... lol This thread was posted some time ago here on CT and I think it is a great...
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$93 for this obol of Alexander III. Just wanted to post before the real money arrives... ;) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's my first one... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Even if it was zinc coated that's damage, not an error. As @desertgem pointed out an error occurs in the minting process. That wouldn't happen...
Its been ground down. If you're right and its been covered in zinc by some means that still makes it a damaged coin.
Without the coin in hand its very hard to say, but I'd bet the word liberty has been ground down very close to the surface of the coin and that...
Sorry to hear about your loss... We lost our oldest dog a couple years ago and it leaves a hole. No reptile coins, just wanted to pass along my...
It looks more like a Chinese cash coin. I've ID these before, but don't have the link in my bookmarks currently to get started. If someone...
I like your desire to give back, you might be surpised in the interest in even low value stuff. I'm not sure what the backstory is on the notes...
I do live in a small place... lol Its not much of a setup, I do it on the dining room table in our sunroom.
Might be worth trying something, even canned goods will work, to steady the phone. I was using an Iphone 7 and got pretty good results that way....
Speaking of photo setup... did you steady the phone on something or just use it by hand? When I was using my phone to photograph my coins I set...
If you're not in a hurry and not adverse to ordering from amazon, this ring light has given me some good results in the limited chances I've had...
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