They will eventually turn into zinc rot. http://www.cointalk.com/t210833/
It's caused by the die chipping away and leaving that void in the die. Worth anything? At least one cent. Some have more value to some. Check...
Looks like someone took a file to it. Not something from the mint.
I would think of solder as well.
It's a class 9 doubled die. Don't know what number it is tho.
Looks like a conventional case of die deterioration in which a ridge forms just inside the design rim.
That's a pretty good size of a die chip. I'd keep it. I sold one a little bit larger then that awile back for around 25 bucks. Not too bad for...
I like your comment "as they charge you even if they determine it is not an error they will certify". Many think that because it is certified and...
These are not considered to be errors. Some have been selling these on flea-bay as errors.
The reported 1996 wide AM was never confirmed, and the story that surrounds it is suspect. I would not believe one exists until I see it. This...
It is a deterioration of the die that caused his coin and some of the others shown. It's not a RPM.
Agree
Moar clearer pictures please.
It might be the pictures fooling me but I see plating issues. Across the steps and in the fields. [IMG]
"A mint error is a mint error and that should be that!" It is, the rest are damaged or varieties.
Ok.
I'll agree with that. There you go rascal a second time we agree!!
Well I'm glad to hear we agree this time. May the force be with you.
Looks more like what happens when the dies are polished to remove unwanted gouges or dings. Remove the ding and the material goes with it and...
Could be a gas bubble on the reverse. Die cracks are not errors although some would like them to be.
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