Unsure about this error coin

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Ursula enem, Apr 25, 2015.

  1. Ursula enem

    Ursula enem New Member

    I'm fairly new to error coins and I found this coin with the letters cut off at the top, is this worthy anything? Sorry about the bad pictures, the errors are clearer in person. it's kinda hard to take a good pic while zooming in.
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  3. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Doesn't look real to me, but faking a 5 cent piece defies all logic . . . even for third world countries. Maybe it's a real coin that's just so beat up that my view of it is distorted.
     
  4. Ursula enem

    Ursula enem New Member

    Why would you think it is fake? I really don't know how to tell, thanks.
     
  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Not an error. Just well worn.
     
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  6. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    I'm going to go with the furryfrog02 on this one.
     
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  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Possibly a dryer or washing machine coin.
     
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  8. Ursula enem

    Ursula enem New Member

    Aw well that's disappointing, lol.but thanks for the clarification.
     
  9. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Never give up!
     
  10. jessash1976

    jessash1976 Coin knowledgeable

    I tooks pretty worned down. That is about it.
     
  11. medjoy

    medjoy Active Member

    Looking at the thickness of the rim on the left compared to the right on the obverse, I'm thinking it's a minimal off center strike.
     
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  12. Ursula enem

    Ursula enem New Member

    Yeah that's why I thought it was an error, because the rim's thickness looks off and the letters are still legible but cut off by the rim. But like you said, it's very minimal
     
  13. Ursula enem

    Ursula enem New Member

    Maybe this is a clearer picture of what I'm talking about image.jpg
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2015
  14. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    possibly a bit MAD but mostly wear and tear. Still only worth 5c.
     
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  15. bryantallard

    bryantallard show me the money....so i can look through it

    the rev looks centered. the obv looks like a misaligned die to me?
     
  16. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    Die deterioration compounded by wear. Also a very minor misalignment.
     
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