Can some people post picture of different types of errors (with labels) to help us newbies figure out what we're looking@ thank you and which errors are valuable
A coin missing a clad layer can range from red to brown in appearance depending on whether it is uncirculated or circulated. Oftentimes coins that have been in the ground are confused with a brown coin missing a clad layer. Values can vary widely depending on how much someone wants it. The uncirculated Kennedy half shown below is one of only two known for the date/mintmark and the other one sold for $555 in 2005. Chris
The only drawback to this site is that the photos are probably proprietary and will change as coins are sold. I think the OP is looking more for a photo library of errors as a permanent resource. Chris
Fair enough, try these: http://www.coinnews.net/tools/error-coin-price-guide-with-mint-error-photo-descriptions/ http://www.coinpage.com/error-pictures.html
Here are a few of the Kennedy half dollar ERRORS we have, in the owners comments states what is on the label: http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=2045 If you use the "Digital Album" and move the mouse around over the coins, it is easier to see some of the ERRORS: http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/Album.aspx?showcaseid=2045 Don't know if this is what you are looking for or if it helps or not but they are fun to collect! Caleb
It is not that one side of the strip gets plated and the other doesn't. It's because the clad layer does not adhere properly. This occurs more frequently on the end of the roll. When the blanks are cut from the sheet, the clad layer falls away. It is harder to find larger coins missing the clad layer because it is easier for Mint employees to spot them because of their size. They will have a better chance of being missed when the side missing the clad layer is lying face down or buried under other coins during transport. Chris
I say it's just plate bubbling, but the bubbles distract from the doubling, which I think is machine doubling.
