By the way "Blank Planchet" is said to be incorrect: [ATTACH]
I think the raised area between 2k and 3k would require examination in hand. However, I think the area to the left and slightly above that feature...
I wonder if we have to translate the information in Coin World to Fiscal Year?
Good information - thank you! I just found this: “Elimination of Hand Punched Mint Marks on the Working Die. In FY90, the Mint completed a...
James Wiles states: "1991 – The U.S. Mint began punching the mintmark into the master die for the dime, quarter, and half dollar denominations....
Ken Potter: “I would argue that the 1985-P dime is an error. It appears to have been struck from one of a number of improperly heat treated...
For it to be a collectible Rolled Thick Planchet, in my opinion, it should exceed expected thickness including tolerance (1.52 mm -0.102/+0.152...
You can have an XRF scan done. Some Pawn Shops and Jewelry Stores have XRF scanners. Also, metals testing labs are ubiquitous. Google to find one...
You could send it for attribution (not grading) for a cost of around $10. Attributors Be sure to contact before sending coins....
I am not convinced the dot is missing on the 47 in error-ref In either case, it seems the weight of your 46 nickel argues in favor of a Henning,...
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http://www.error-ref.com/henning-counterfeit-nickel/
Scales which weigh to 2 decimals in grams are more helpful. Those which weigh to only one decimal leave room for inaccuracy because of rounding....
Agree = partial collar and last photo = damage[ATTACH]
Very nice - it is the correct weight! Congratulations!
I agree that it could very well be a plated coin. Another possibility: The normal edge shows 2 clad layers sandwiched around a pure copper core....
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You are welcome. I am not convinced it is a clash - especially on one of the deepest areas of a device.
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