If it is into the coins surface then it would more likely be a detached lamination or a strike through.
I told nerosmyfavorite68, I would not accept his prize as I was already a winner in the same contest. I would rather you pick someone or re-draw...
The images seem to indicate a blob of adhesive. A good soak in 100% acetone and see if it starts to loosen.
LOL, I should of explained better. I meant socially and financially, not the long sleep
Sorry to hear that. Here's hoping for a slow and very painful demise of the sub-human who did that.
Entry Post Category A - Ancients. Thankyou @lordmarcovan for the opportunity. Can I take this moment to wish all Americans a great long weekend...
Hi and welcome. If you reply or post 10 times or so the process is quicker. If you are going to post an error coin, make sure it is in the Error...
Greece 1 Drachma https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces540.html
A beautiful coin, enjoy it for a long time. Great acquisition
Try to use a cap or support that is a smaller diameter of a coin you are imaging. The idea is to raise the coin above the background. Otherwise,...
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@green18 I think that 1990 was the last year the MM was handpunched into the master die, The 1 cent being the last denomination.
There are no known RPM for 1982D Nickels on Variety Vista. The E of FIVE is a slightly grease/debris filled part of the die.
A deteriorated die will show you the devices spreading toward the rim. Further confirmation is when you see "doubling" on both sides of devices,...
Better but a bit more focused is required and no light glaring. This needs very precise images to confirm or otherwise if it is the variety you...
Put the coin on a bottle cap or similar, this puts the coin as the issue of focus and not the background. Put the phone on something that shows...
The post you are referring to by Bate, not babe, was 4 years ago and he has not been seen here since 2019. IMO it looks like die deterioration...
And before you hit Post Reply, please click Full Image for each one. Leaving them as thumbnails that can't easily be enlarged is not practical
UPDATE I am still awaiting the coin due I guess to the vagaries of the postal system these days. Can't wait to actually have it in my hand. I will...
ma-shops has been a member here for 14 years. Some people have posted that they purchased from them so you should eventually get an answer.
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