You can go back forever and anytime the US Mint falls on their face a memo like this comes out. The truth is that they can't handle these...
@Kevin Mader I got that from your OP "...I periodically make these 'error coins' to put into circulation to baffle the new, potential coin...
I spent a lot of time down in the basement helping my mom with her old wringer washer then carrying the clothes up to the outdoor clothesline. In...
Wow, intentionally destroying coins to set up a potential collector with questions. I can't get a grasp on that.
The best thing to do is for ALL collectors to boycott the dealers that offer these up. You will see these presented as "Early Release", "First Day...
Looks like de ja vu all over again.
I found one in a roll of 1961 D cents that I have had since 1961. Is the die chip on the right end of the building what we call a beehive? Also,...
There were rumors and stories of using dimes in shotguns in the old days. Not sure if it is true.
Here is a link that can help. Coins and Canada - 1 cent 1985 - Canadian coins price guide, value, errors and varieties
Here is a 2004 P Jefferson with a similar condition. The start of a cud with a sliver peeling off. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
How to ruin a nice Cadillac.
It is difficult to pick up a Canadian without some sort of a defect. I certainly was jesting about the one that is defect free. I do have one that...
In one of those attachments it was mentioned that finding a defect free coin would be like finding a four leaf clover. Well, I guess I found a...
Thanks @Beardigger I have one and really don't want to start another set of something. I do appreciate the chance to build my collection.
I looked at these. I think my coin has all of the issues in one coin.
Isn't it strange that the significant part of a date is always distorted. Just like the cameras that they use to photograph bigfoot.
Other than the die having an energetic disassembly, is there anything in the process that could cause that?
I don't think I have ever seen one that is set up for 2 different size pencils.
Is that a sterling silver pencil sharpener?
I found this Canadian Dime in my stash that has die chips or or cracks on almost all the letters close to the rim and many others. Just about...
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