Just wondered if any one knew the value of this coin. Or what type of error you would classify this one as. Thanks for the help. Ben
you have to admit tho... sometimes I find coins that are obviosly damaged after the mind that i find myself asking "what the hell happened to this coin and how did this happen???" if i get stumpted, i like posting it her for ideas :desk:
The possibilities are endless. Cutting pliers, a vice, a hammer, a chisel, a dremel tool, a drill, a sanding wheel, any combination of the above and many things that aren't even listed here are frequently used to damage coins. The idea is to try to learn the distinguishing characteristics of true errors and that generally rules out most of the junk. Since the methods used to destroy coins can be many and varied, I find it fun but sometimes impossible to determine just what tool or device did the damage. For example, this coin looks like it was hammered and possibly gripped by some form of pliers. Only the maker of the mess knows for sure. We can tell by knowing the processes involved in minting a coin and the errors that result in that process just what an error looks like. Each type of error has pretty identifiable characteristics that given enough experience we can all identify to a degree. It takes looking at and studying a lot of errors and varieties to get to that point. Have Fun, Bill PS: That's why these forums are GREAT! There's a lot of education being passed around.
