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by TheCoinGuy
Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

This is a 1944-S Rim to Rim Peeled Lamination with devices. DSCN5687.JPG This is a Retained Peel. The Lamination peeled and folded over toward the rim. DSCN5663.JPG DSCN5661.JPG If you can find Wheat cents you can find these. It's getting harder to find Wheats in change, but every other coin I've po...
by TheCoinGuy
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

This is a Lamination error. In the pre-1982 cents they were thought to occur due to an Improper Alloy Mix. For those that may not know, that means the alloy used to make these coins was either under mixed, disproportionate, or contained impurities. The error can be found on one or both sides of a co...
by TheCoinGuy
Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

Yeppers, they're not to0 hard to find, when they use the dies too long, they get pretty nice. Glad you like it, thanks for the comments. Now what did I do with that Lamination error I was going to post?
Edit: I'm new here. I couldn't find my last reply here, so I wrote this one. Pardon me please.
by TheCoinGuy
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: New Member
Replies: 6
Views: 2248

Re: New Member

:welcome: RandyHerndon, looking forward to seeing your posts.
by TheCoinGuy
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

Cool! Yeah I like em too. The longer they use those dies, the better! lol
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: question on Ike dollar grades
Replies: 3
Views: 1862

Re: question on Ike dollar grades

:welcome: to the forum. Here's a link you might want to put in your favorites. https://coins.ha.com/tutorial/coin-grading.s Any time we can help you with your coins, drop us a post.
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 1757

Re: Introduction

:welcome: I'm a little late seeing your introduction but :welcome: indeed. We've already talked about the 2017, post another and we'll be glad to help with that one too.
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: World and Ancient Coin Forum
Topic: Doomed 1715 Spanish Plate fleet
Replies: 3
Views: 2655

Re: Doomed 1715 Spanish Plate fleet

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing it. Hard to imagine how a man with the patience to make such a recovery, could clean them with steel shot and detergent. It reminds me of the people that found that large gold coin hoard a few years ago. I think it was in California, but I'm not sure. Anyway, the...
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

Thanks Cliff. I bought some rolls on the cheap from a friend that had inherited them. It turned out that the man that collected them had collected only by date and mint. I found a few different errors , and a nice Doubled die. Even I get lucky once in a while. lol
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Us this an error coin 1916 D (the right side of front & back rim is messed up)
Replies: 4
Views: 2146

Re: Us this an error coin 1916 D (the right side of front & back rim is messed up)

:welcome: Always good to see new members. Unfortunately, I agree with the others, it's a damaged coin. Better luck on the next one!
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

As promised, here's another "minor" error coin. There are two other long and drawn out names for it depending on which expert you talk to, and in the broader category it's an Over Used Die error. Most collectors call it a Ghosting Error. It's caused by the process of die attrition, ie...wh...
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

Re: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

Pardon me please. I'm new here and must review the quote process.
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

Re: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

QUESTION:
why have i not seen 'trail dies' in VEDS1 coins ? :confused:

You won't see many in later die stages because the trails are only slightly recessed in the dies. As the die wears, they are among the first things to disappear. I think VLDS (very late die state) is what you meant.
by TheCoinGuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2017 dime error?
Replies: 2
Views: 1653

Re: 2017 dime error?

It appears the I and L have been inscribed on your coin. If so, that would be something that happened after the coin was minted, and would not be a mint error. I'm unable to tell from the picture if the line is raised on your coin or recessed. If it's recessed, it's also post mint damage. If it's ra...
by TheCoinGuy
Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

I said I'd post some pictures of error coins. Since we're on the subject of Over-Polished Die errors, here's a 1970-D most commonly referred to as The Floating Roof. These can be found throughout the Lincoln Memorial series. The die was overly polished in what was more than likely an attempt to remo...
by TheCoinGuy
Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: The "Minor" Error Coin

The BIE error was originally a chip that served as an "I" between the B and E. That's why it was called the BIE. It has since been expanded to be included anywhere in Liberty. A chip anywhere in Liberty is classified as a BIE, there are also sub-classifications of the BIE corresponding to ...
by TheCoinGuy
Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The "Minor" Error Coin
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

The "Minor" Error Coin

There are different categories of collectable coins. In addition to collecting one of each, there are coins of low mintages, Varieties, and Error coins. The emphasis here is on the Error coin, more specifically, the "minor" Error coin. Error coins can be found in any denomination and every...
by TheCoinGuy
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Metal Detecting - Treasure Hunting Forum
Topic: The Honey Hole
Replies: 9
Views: 14328

Re: The Honey Hole

Yes, good point! What was I thinking? Fertile ground for nice jewelry indeed. :agree:
by TheCoinGuy
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

Re: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

Thanks PALH1. I've read BJ's theory several times, it's what this post was based on. His theory for the most part, sounds perfectly logical to me. I've incorporated the major parts of it in this post, the ones that I feel are most likely to be fact. BJ is one of the leading experts in our hobby, hav...
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 4818

Re: Hello

Oh, okay Cliff. I think I used PPK in one other post before reading this. And thanks, I'm enjoying this place as well.
By the way, why can I not see my replies on your Civil War Tokens?
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: Metal Detecting - Treasure Hunting Forum
Topic: 18 Ounce Gold Nuggest Found In California!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 12118

Re: 18 Ounce Gold Nuggest Found In California!!!

Yes it was at first, I panned some streams, and processed some sand and dirt. I thought I was doing okay until I found out my stash was fool's gold. If I ever try again, I'll work some streams and banks at the base of a mountain.
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: Metal Detecting - Treasure Hunting Forum
Topic: The Honey Hole
Replies: 9
Views: 14328

Re: The Honey Hole

Yes Daniel it was sweeet, some of the luckiest weeks of my life. Nice find on the necklace. Thanks Cliff, yeah pull tabs are tough, if you discriminate them out you lose small gold. Just a hazard of the hobby I guess. Florida does have a lot of history. Other than what the storms bring in, I bet the...
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Metal Detecting - Treasure Hunting Forum
Topic: 18 Ounce Gold Nuggest Found In California!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 12118

Re: 18 Ounce Gold Nuggest Found In California!!!

I wouldn't mind finding 1 ounce. I prospected for a few months about 4 yrs. ago. I live in Virginia, It was the leading state for finding gold before it was found in California. They say you find it where it is, but it wasn't where I was. lol
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Metal Detecting - Treasure Hunting Forum
Topic: The Honey Hole
Replies: 9
Views: 14328

The Honey Hole

About three years ago, I saw a Bounty Hunter metal detector in Sam's Club for $99. It was no frills, but did come with a pair of headphones. After digging up my yard, I did manage to find one small silver ring. Needless to say, I was hooked. My neighbor came over and told me of a place to detect he ...
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Civil War Tokens
Replies: 198
Views: 66556

Re: Civil War Tokens

These coins are awesome, excellent condition. Very nice! The messages on them speak volumes about the people of that time. I agree it would take a tremendous error to increase value of coins of this stature. Was the word Spoot done on purpose? I'm just guessing, but I'd think with condition being th...
by TheCoinGuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:25 am
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 4818

Re: Hello

Thanks Daniel, the pleasure is mine. Everyone I've met on here is good people. I think those of us that truly appreciate nice coins have a common bond before we even meet.
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:14 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1953 Lincoln Cent Date ERROR ??
Replies: 8
Views: 2806

Re: 1953 Lincoln Cent Date ERROR ??

I agree, depending on which pic you're looking at, it looks like Die Deterioration Doubling (thick, mushy, towards the rim, sometimes with separation). Other pics look more like MD (with striation lines at edge, flat, shelf-like, follows the device, on both sides with a triple strike). To me the fir...
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Hello
Replies: 10
Views: 4818

Re: Hello

Thanks PPK (I hope that's ok) . I'm not the fastest typer it helps me to abbr. I'm settling in, liking it, looking to learn, help others, and make new friends. :patriot:
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

Re: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

Cool, thanks Daniel. I'm starting to settle in here. Nice site, easy to find my way around. I have already added to my knowledge here and am happy to help others as well.
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

Re: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

Thanks bud, I'm glad you like it. I have about forty different ones. I like em too.
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2017 P Jefferson Nickle Error
Replies: 5
Views: 2512

Re: 2017 P Jefferson Nickle Error

Any suggestions on how to take a better pic without taking it out of the packaging? Or who I might send it to? I agree it's probably not worth sending it off. Photography is all about the lighting. You can google lighting box diffusers, but if you experiment some with a single light source that str...
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps
Replies: 10
Views: 3679

2013-P Jefferson Major Trail Die w/ Wavy Steps

Here's an unusual Variety/Error coin I'd like to share. The coin could be in better condition, but it should be able to give those not familiar with it a better feel for the error. Trail Dies have increased in numbers and severity since the institution of the single squeeze minting process. They are...
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1953 Lincoln Cent Date ERROR ??
Replies: 8
Views: 2806

Re: 1953 Lincoln Cent Date ERROR ??

At first I was thinking worn die because it flows toward the perimeter, but when you cleaned it, the striation lines sealed it MD. The loose die moved at the strike in the area of upset. MD aka Strike Doubling.
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1952-S Lincoln Cent w/ Rim Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 2605

Re: 1952-S Lincoln Cent w/ Rim Issue

PetesPockets55 wrote: Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:23 am caused the imperfect/broken rim

Yes, I suppose due to the clash, the die metal was displaced away from where it needed to be to complete the rim.
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Two WAM's from Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 1367

Re: Two WAM's from Ebay

Isn't that the truth, I definitely agree. I do enjoy the search, but this is another way to cut it. I keep my eyes open on both fronts, every once in a while Ebay allows me some luck. Thanks
by TheCoinGuy
Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2005-D Minnesota Quarter Funny Liberty
Replies: 5
Views: 2713

Re: 2005-D Minnesota Quarter Funny Liberty

I checked the others and they are similar. I appreciate the input and now that it's mentioned, I agree it's strike, wear, and possibly partially filled. At any rate, I now feel comfortable spending the whole dollar. lol Thanks.
by TheCoinGuy
Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: The 1914/3 Buffalo Nickel Overdate FS-101
Replies: 16
Views: 5731

Re: The 1914/3 Buffalo Nickel Overdate FS-101

It looks good to me. Nice coin!
by TheCoinGuy
Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Two WAM's from Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 1367

Two WAM's from Ebay

I just thought I'd share these two. The 2000 has some scratches, but I got both of them for ten bucks. Good deal huh?
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by TheCoinGuy
Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2005-D Minnesota Quarter Funny Liberty
Replies: 5
Views: 2713

Re: 2005-D Minnesota Quarter Funny Liberty

Sorry about the pictures, they are not my best. If you look at the R, T, and Y, you can see the normal width of the verticals. The doubling on the L, I, B, and E seems to enlarge the devices. At the same time, the enlarged devices appear to be flattened. The coin came out of an UNC roll, I'll compar...
by TheCoinGuy
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: FS-01-1955-101 LHC
Replies: 7
Views: 2834

Re: FS-01-1955-101 LHC

A very nice addition. :trophy: