Switzerland has been using the same design on most of their coins for approx 140 years. So the 2019 coins looks like one from the 1880s. I don't...
This is what many new members don't understand when they start to disagree with the answers they receive. Members here arent just "some guy with...
Keep working it. The puzzle pieces will eventually fall into place. Don't forget to check doubled die.com, variety vista and error ref. The...
It's an honest question that deserves an honest answer, which members provided. The OP hasn't questioned the accuracy of the responses or was...
I don't believe there is anything covering the coin. There are a lot of radial flow lines indicating a very worn die. This has nothing to do...
The melting point of zinc is 420C/787F. You can do this on a gas stove using a pair of pliers. I wouldn't recommend doing it because the Zn...
A rotating wire brush can leave a similar effect. Regardless, it's PMD as you suspected in your title
Small lamination
If you go to www.doubleddie.com which is run by error expert John Wexler, his explanation for die deterioration doubling and mechanical doubling...
In all honesty, I have no idea how it was damaged. The important point however, is that it could not have occurred at the mint. You’ve received...
Very cool find roll hunting. However, with large scratch, environmental residue, and other circulation wear and tear, it really isn't worth much...
I have a couple of editions of Spinks, buying one every 10 years or so. It's similar in concept to the Redbook but with pricing for fewer grades...
Any value bump would be minimal at best, but I would keep it if I found it in change. It's 2x2 worthy IMO
It's die deterioration doubling which does not add value. You can read about it on www.doubleddie.com under the "worthless doubling" tab. That...
I feel bad. No creative, witty comment. It looks like a worn die, polished die, or possibly filled die (I think polished, but not positive). No...
As a new member, what you don’t see is the numerous responses that the “snobby” members make that demonstrate their credibility and expertise....
The 1948 is a lamination (I see you posted this in a separate thread). All the others are damaged
It's a lamination
If you can learn all the errors in error-ref in only 6 months, that would be phenomenal. Many on here have been doing this for decades and are...
You are taking the wrong approach trying to explain errors coins. You should NEVER say “I can’t explain how this damage could occur, so it must...
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