I see what looks like a die clash above STATES and FIVE, a missing letter in MONTICELLO caused by struck through grease, and more die clashes...
Probably he thought it was the so-called "Black beauty" nickel that supposedly has excess cobalt in it. Which it is definitely not.
Welcome to CoinTalk! Pictures please!
No one wants to guess? ;)
Just PMD (env. damage). Worth face value.
It's struck thru grease. Not worth sending to PCGS.
Not sure what Robert S. Lahti is saying. Looks like reed marks from another quarter, unfortunately. Post mint damage, not a mint error.
Partial strike? Portrait strike? Let me explain what caused this doubling of the portrait. This type of doubling is created when the die...
After wasting money on a coin that clearly has Machine Doubling. You find it amusing, I find it logical because I know that this is MD. This is...
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Welcome to CoinTalk! It's been plated. Shiny mirror like appearance tells me that. Worth face value, unfortunately.
Hi @Tiffany Harrelson , it's always good to start a new topic when you have a question. But if you could post pics that would be great.
I know what you mean....I'm used to handling these on the CCF (another coin forum). I think after a while it just becomes second nature. :p ;)
@carla strange your coin also exhibits PMD along with the OP coin. Please do not confuse the OP with that by saying it's an error. I agree...
@RachelRuth I noticed that this topic had no replies for a while to your question so decided I would help out. Pics are a bit too grainy, sharper...
Here are some diagrams that show the difference between Doubled Dies and Machine Doubling created by Coop at the CCF. The below image shows...
@RachelRuth Here are some tips on how to tell a Doubled Die from Machine Doubling and Die Deterioration Doubling. Machine Doubling decreases the...
Hi, The L on the cent squashed on the rim is common for that year. The doubling on the nickel is Machine Doubling. Not a doubled die. It does...
Nice find! those are called Spike Heads.
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