I think the coin in the OP is a minor double clip (incomplete planchet). Both clipped edges appear to have the "cut and tear" feature (see...
I believe the xrf gun needs to be in direct contact with the test sample. You have plastic and an air gap in the slab, so it isn't going to work...
@potty dollar 1878 You should be paying attention in school, not Surfing the coin chat boards :D Do your best in school, coins can wait....
Notice that the portrait and date are the normal size for a Canadian large cent. It was cut out from a full sized coin. Probably plated as well....
There are numerous ways for coins to become damaged after they leave the mint, but a errors are much more limited. You should never assume a coin...
A quick search of MA Shops shows 4 examples of the Vliegend set (all from the same seller) for US$345 - $875 depending on the Province and...
I'm just somebody who has wasted a lot of time posting useful information and links to many of your posts. I know I shouldn't be upset, but...
Looks like the right side was dipped or exposed to something leaving a stain on both sides. Never assume it's an error just because you can't...
Looks like a small plating blister. http://www.error-ref.com/?s=Plating+blister
Not only is it thinner, the diameter is smaller as well. Add to that, the mushy details and low weight, that's a strong indication the coin spent...
Too bad I'm on ignore. I thought I posted a lot of good info on using acetone that would have really helped him. Oh well, hopefully other...
Do you understand how eBay works? NOBODY bought the coin. Sellers can ask any price they want. The asking price means nothing unless it sells...
There is always the possibility of finding new doubled dies, but since MD and DDD coins are so prevelent, you really need to understand the...
The 1941S has no value. It is not an error. Somebody is trying to CHEAT unsuspecting collectors. Any moron can list anything they want,...
When you do identify it, please post the results here. Edit to add I have a small collection of medieval Austrian and Freisacher coins (cheap and...
If you think you found a doubled die, check to see if it's listed on the following sites. Remember, true hub doubling is specific to a die, so it...
You still don't understand how acetone works, even though it's been posted. * Acetone is a solvent. It will remove many types of organic crud,...
If you have this problem, the acetone is dirty and needs to be changed. You can also use a second container with acetone. Soak in one, then...
You need to understand how acetone works. It's a solvent that removes dirt and organic crud. Over time, if this stuff is left on a coin, it may...
The oils and chemicals in the fingerprint are different from the normal environmental factors that cause toning. In some cases, the fingerprint...
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