The notch you see in the T is caused by a hit, not doubling. See how the top is short. Can't happen during hub doubling. I would recommend...
It's a cracked die error. Cool find, but it really doesn't add any value to the coin. Hope this helps
Hey Tommy whatever happened to your 1969 triple S or 1964 SMS nickel from your previous posts? I seem to recall that you thought we were all...
Notice how the bottom of the 2 appears to be significantly thinner than the rest of the digits. Looks like it was took a hit and was damaged You...
XRF only penetrates slightly below the surface, it doesn't give you the comp of the entire coin. The outer layers on the 40% silver clad are 80%...
@TonyOxnard thanks for the good laugh this morning. I know you must be just having a little harmless fun with us. Surely anybody who was serious...
What you're seeing is due to the damage. Keep in mind that anytime you have a coin with major damage problems, any thing that looks different or...
I can't recall any experienced CT member recommending the Red Book for pricing and many times, when the redbook is recommended to new collectors,...
This and they're all from different print runs are the keys to telling it's not an error. We've all made bad buys .Sometimes that's the cost of...
Looks like something Doug @GDJMSP wrote when he was younger :D
Read post #19 again. You should be asking "How could a coin without reeding be made by the mint"? instead of "What could have caused this...
It looks like there may be a little heat tint, so maybe the holder was slightly melted like evan8 suggested. Might be worth trying some acetone...
Sorry, but it's damage
Adding to the other advice: Buy a copy of "A Guide Book of United States Coins". Only $10-15 and will give you an idea of which coins are rare,...
What was the weight of the coin before it was abraided??? Nobody knows. The minting process allows a weight tolerance. Was your quarter heavy,...
The question you should be asking is "How can this occur during the minting process?" It can't, but there are lots and lots and lots of ways for...
Somebody used a fine abrasive on it after it left the mint. It's damage, not an error. I would not consider the weight unusual. Even though it...
You’re right, it’s a nice lamination error. You said you are trying to learn about errors and I believe you are going about it the right way....
@JorjeFresco64 The key to knowing what you have, is learning the minting and currency printing process. Like any new subject, this takes time and...
Filled die. It's a minor error and doesn't carry any premium, especially in that condition. Cool to keep if you like it, but it is worth pocket...
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