Identify That Damage! Episode 3

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by hotwheelsearl, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Here's a Lib with some copper showing through. What causes this?
     

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  3. ldhair

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    It's stained. It's not copper showing through.
     
    ldhair, Sep 5, 2015
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  4. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    Ooh I love these damage ID threads! I'll guess either a poor attempt at trying to copper plate it or it came in contact with a chemical and it reacted/got stained.
     
    NSP, Sep 6, 2015
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  5. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Just PMD
     
    Treashunt, Sep 6, 2015
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  6. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    The composition of the Liberty nickel was 75% copper and 25% nickel. It could be circulation wear, but more than likely, it is PMD.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Sep 6, 2015
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  7. coinman1234

    coinman1234 Not a Well-Known Member

    It got in contact with some chemicals that would cause that? I have electroplated and I admit, it looks quite like that, maybe electroplating then.
     
    coinman1234, Sep 6, 2015
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  8. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    These metals were alloyed; they were homogenously mixed. These coins were not clad or in layers. The coin shown has been stained or plated in some manner.
     
    physics-fan3.14, Sep 6, 2015
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  9. cpm9ball

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    Okay!

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Sep 6, 2015
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  10. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Interesting! Thanks :D
     
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