I decided to ask someone called Mr. Moretti about some of my coins and he told me they where all damaged and when I asked him about a extra piece of material on one of my bicentennial quarters he said “If there is, it is so minor I would not pay or charge my customers anything for it” I would just like to know if what he is saying is true or not. Thanks for your help in advance!
first off, welcome to CT you should keep what pleases you, even if others might not pay anything for it
Hi and welcome to CT. 1st coin has a small die chip above the flame,caused by a deteriorated die. 2nd coin looks like a typical weak strike on the reverse. 3rd coin is damaged. To help you going forward, try to learn the minting process and how die are made. Also study genuine error and variety coin images. This will enable you to discard the worthless damaged coins and those with commonly known issues. Read all the pages on these sites, it is invaluable info. Bookmark these sites and Good luck http://varietyvista.com/ https://doubleddie.com/ https://www.error-ref.com/ http://www.lincolncentresource.com/ http://cuds-on-coins.com/ https://www.usmint.gov/news/inside-the-mint/how-coins-are-made-coin-production-terminology
The only way I can describe the nickel is that it feels like a “deep dish” if that makes any sense and it looks thicker next to another nickel. I just found a 1995-P quarter with what looks like a P on one of the eagles wings. Thanks for the help! I will be bookmarking the sites and I will start reading them.
Slightly thinner or thicker is a normal part of the process. All coins have tolerances, here is another to file for ref
The Bicentennial Quarter has a die chip by the flame in the torch. No Added Value for that. The Nickel is basically normal with a worn die minting the reverse. No Added Value there either. The coin has been damaged after it left the mint. It’s a spender. Basically you were told the truth. Coin collecting is up to the collector so keep what you like.
Thanks for all the help you guys have given me! I already read a little bit about the coins in the links expat gave me. I will be honest, I didn’t notice the die chip at all I was more interested in what I think it’s a “cud” on the word UNUM it’s between the first U and N. It makes it look like the U and N are connected. I will try and take a better picture of it and post it later. I’m so sorry for being such a bother I’m new to collecting coins I hope you guy’s understand and don’t get mad at me for this
A Cud must touch the rim. A die chip can appear anywhere but when it happens on the rim it becomes a Cud.
Welcome to Coin Talk, I think Mr Moretti is correct. On the first coin I'm seeing a die chip on the right side of the U of Unum. Minor error, no value. 2nd one has rim damage. Rim rolled over date like spooning. 3rd one heat damaged.
Appears you've been a member here for almost 2 years, but have never posted, until now, so welcome. You've come to the right place. The posts above have given you good information that you can follow up, but I'd like to give you the following information that may help in your future posts. For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
