Keep in mind that the Mint allows for some variance in weight. If a 1983 cent is supposed to be 2.5 grams (+/-) then the scale could show some...
Hey, paddy! Guess what happened to me today? Chris;););););););););););)
Your scale does not show a decimal point in the image you posted. If it rounds to the nearest whole number, it would properly show the weight as 3...
Keep in mind that copper is relatively easy to move around if the coin is hit by another object. You can also see that metal was pushed up along...
If it was a Mint error, you would expect to see tens of thousands of dimes with this same anomaly. Chris
I don't know about the coin, but the photo could be better. Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! You do realize that this thread is almost 8 years old, don't you? Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Mia!...
Yeah! Everyone knows that one should always post full images of all three sides. Right? :smug::smug: Chris
My first thought was that it was "spooned" as well, but after seeing the lack of detail in the legend and central devices, I would say that this...
......and I can't count how many times we've had beginning error collectors say, "I've never seen anything like this before!" Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood! Honestly, I'd be surprised if you got too many sincere responses to your question without posting photos. How...
Maybe you should check with the US Coast & Geodetic Survey to see if there were any earthquakes in that area at the time the coins were struck. Chris
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When you take such extreme close-ups, your mind can see just about anything. You have to ask yourself, "How could this happen in the minting...
You'll have to talk a little louder. I don't see it. Chris;)
All I see is some machine doubling and a slightly misaligned die. Chris
I'm beginning to think that you are pissed off about something I said, and you're playing this stupid child's game as a way of getting even. Maybe...
Sorry @krypto but "shiny" does not compute in grading terminology. Chris
I'm not even close to any turnpike. Are you sure you're not thinking of some relative of yours? Chris
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