Eddie makes a good point. If you’re not to worried about final appearances, the 50/50 mix works in minutes. As the solution ages with use, the...
Here is a 50/50 specimen. Note, any attempt to etch the surface of a coin will result in a damaged coin. I’m not a nic-a-date fan as it creates...
I do recall reading about the pause you describe and that in part lends to my wondering about the way material flows as the hubbing process is...
For what it's worth, I am still undecided about what's completely happening for a Class 9. I suspect that my experience around tool and die guys...
I agree that most of the more obvious doubling occurs at central points for Class 9 doubling, but it's not exclusive. For example, the RTY or the...
I think the coppercoins listing has the correct classification. Class 9.
Looks like circulation damage. Not an RPM. Good luck on the hunt!
Your 1964 is in decent shape for a circulation find. But, keep in mind that a billion of them were made between 1964-1967 and many uncirculated...
Unless a coin has a high numismatic value attached, counterfeiting a common date would be pointless and costly. Welcome to CT!!
Fun find!
It does seem a bit odd, but just south of you in CT, I've seen very few 2024 coins with half of the year past.
Interesting pickup the other day. Not much value over face but still neat - [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I haven’t seen Canadian in a while.
Clearer, but both sides have the snow effect going on for me. These photos give the appearance of bead blasted surface, like a coin that spent...
Ah...yes...the heat expansion coefficient. :)
Interesting effect on the reverse: Bison in a snowstorm.
I’m with damaged, maybe with a chisel. You can see some witness marks on the reverse. Probably on a soft surface when punched.
Looks like damage. But here is a link to thin planchet - https://www.error-ref.com/rolled-thin-planchets/
No need for all that work. Just leave your change in your pockets for the laundry. That’s what I do![ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1915. +1
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