Is this post damage?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by xeno108, Jan 2, 2006.

  1. xeno108

    xeno108 New Member

    I was wondering if this was post damage. It just looks like a strange damage to the coin since it only is damaged around the rim only

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    xeno108, Jan 2, 2006
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I would say yes. It kind of looks like someone tried to make an encased coin that didn't work out.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 2, 2006
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  4. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    Hi,
    It's corrosion. When these coins are struck, sometimes the sharpness of the die cuts through the copper plating right at the edge of the field where it meets the rim. Zinc being very corrosive begins to corrode very quickly wherever it is exposed. I've seen thousands of cents like this.
    Have Fun,
    Bill
     
    foundinrolls, Jan 2, 2006
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I agree about the corrosion Bill, but it looks like there is a groove there that is not supposed to be there.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 2, 2006
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  6. smithrow1

    smithrow1 New Member

    Yes it does look like corrosion.
     
    smithrow1, Jan 2, 2006
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  7. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    Hi,
    The zinc begins to decompose and it raises the copper plating, that then corrodes further, creating that "groove"
    Have Fun,
    Bill
     
    foundinrolls, Jan 2, 2006
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  8. xeno108

    xeno108 New Member

    thanx for all the input. i was pretty sure it was corrosion / post damage... just wanted a confirm
     
    xeno108, Jan 3, 2006
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  9. chocho

    chocho Senior Member

    Yep sure looks like mine.. corrosion
    Thanks for your help Xeno..
     
    chocho, Feb 21, 2006
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  10. dalau

    dalau New Member

    what is an encased coin?
     
    dalau, Feb 22, 2006
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  11. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    An encased coin is one that has been set into an outer ring of metal, usually as a memento or keepseek. You ever see a penny with a horseshoe around it and the words Good Luck around the outer edge ?

    CLICK HERE to see some examples.
     
    GDJMSP, Feb 22, 2006
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