The "lint mark that resembles a 5" is die damage as explained by Mr. Weinberg. And since the damage left a permanent mark, all coins minted from...
The quarter shows displaced metal on the sides of the scratch
@Matthew G. Remember to crimp the staples. If they come in contact with another 2x2, they can easily tear the Mylar film and scratch a coin.
[ATTACH] @rascal Did you take the time to read some of tammi gee's other posts? Once you do, it's ok to retract your comment regard their post...
I agree a folded rim burr. When a planchet is punched from stock, the metal can "smear". Many times this smearing is seen on the edge of clad...
Lots on this recent thread. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/post-your-coins-with-ships.48298/ Here's the one I posted. 1938 Sweden 2 Kroner....
If we knew which coins to invest in, we would all be sitting on a beach in the Caribbean drinking rum punch with little umbrellas in the glass...
These sets were put together by private sellers and I remember seeing them advertised on magazines and Sunday newspapers. I agree with @Michael K...
I found this book about the Weimar hyperinflation to be interesting [ATTACH]
The raised area on the reverse immediately opposite the dent is the characteristic that tells it's PMD
Possibly a blanking burr based on the location
An occluded gas bubble or other void related to improper mixing of contamination, occurs in the cast ingot. As the ingot is rolled into the thin...
That explains the lack of details on the obverse. Corrosion and/or wear.
Lots of environmental damage. IMO, the lack of detail on the obverse is due to the environmental effects. Possibly something acidic. Even if...
Oops Broadstruck. My bad
I'm sorry, but I don't see anything that resembles a mint error. Both coins do have environmental damage, however
I think you had it professionally examined for free in post #13. Don't worry though, if in the unlikely event that the TPG can't reach a...
You're confusing things. Cleaning glass isn't the same as removing metal oxides/sulfides, etc from the surface of a coin. And removing adhered...
The brockage has some value, probably a few bucks, so don't spend it. The toned half is worth face value. Keep it if you like it, but no great...
Here is my copy of @EWC3 book. About 15 years ago, I bought a small group of 40-50 copper Jitals. Ended up buying the book so I could ID the...
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