I rarely buy mint products but I might have to break down and order one next year. Hopefully it's better than the Olympic Commem.:vomit: [IMG]
FWIW: the striking pressure would leave a much deeper and pronounced indent in the coin if it was struck through a screw. Die steel is much...
But Walter Breen didn't have to deal with Alibaba and Chinese fakes. I can't say for certain if you have something or not, but the odds are...
Sorry Lou, but it looks like there is some displaced metal that's slightly raised. PMD and not an error
Possibly dirt/contamination in the plating bath that adhered to the coin during the plating process or dirt/dust/junk still stuck to the planchet...
The problem you're going to have is finding a buyer who is willing to pay a premium for it. You may get lucky and find a buyer on ebay, but that...
Based on what I can see on your pic, it is not an annealing error. Improperly annealed coins are not solid black on the rims.
You're right, it's damage. When the copper plating is breached the zinc core will corrode. Just like a scratch on the fender of your car will...
Sorry. The copper plaiting was breached along the rim and the zinc core is corroding. Not an error
Nice find. As you're aware, the coin really doesn't carry much additional value, but the 2x2 will help protect it and keep it looking nice
As others have said, it really doesn't have much value above face. But it if you like it, definitely keep it. You only have $2 tied up in it.
Sorry but it's PMD. Either environmental (corrosion) or some sort of mechanical damage. Your coin looks like it has a lot of wear. Bottom line...
Nice. I bought this when it was first published a nd it sits in my library
I've been doing where's George since 1999. Interesting hobby. No issue with registering on the sight and it is legal. I get a hit on about...
The green ink can be attacked by chemicals in the environment causing it to fade, change shades or even look yellowish. In addition, all the...
Don’t worry. Try to learn from each post. Check out the error sites like Error-ref and Wexler’s Doubled Die. You can also start learning how...
Since you said it came from a mint purchased bag, it Could be from a damaged collar, counting machine, feeding system,or planchet defect. It...
Based on the additional pics and comments from @paddyman98 I feel my comment in post #13 regarding the coin being photoshopped is incorrect....
It doesn't look right for a double struck error IMO. I would expect the higher pressure used to strike proofs would flatten any devices on the...
It is solder or some similar metal that melted. The reverse has some heat tint from the solder. Sorry but it's not an error
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