1900 Indian Head Off Metal Error ?

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1900 Indian Head Off Metal Error ?

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Strong details of another coin showing on this 1900 is this an off metal error ?
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Re: 1900 Indian Head Off Metal Error ?

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Off color coins like this are just toned and circulated and have a little pitting. So they're actually problem coins.

I created a video on off color coins and it will help you with this https://youtu.be/d2jucyGcNdc

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Thank you Daniel, watched your video and did weigh my coin. I was surprised it weighed more than 3.11 and not less.
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Thank you also PALH1

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That's quite a bit overweight (25%).

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Yes it is a bit overweight, it's also a little bit smaller and tthicker than my other Indianheads, not sure of measurements. Thanks all for your quick reply, very much appreciated.

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Could have been struck on an extra thick planchet, the color means little since they can come in many colors and patinas based on where they're stored. Looks like environmental damage as well. Obviously if you can find an off metal or foreign planchet that weighs 3.90g or so then you might send it off to be checked out. The picture on the scale seems to look bronze to me.

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#9 Unread post by Libby »

Thank you Daniel, yes it does look bronze in the picture could be the lighting. Trust your expert advice along with others.

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