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by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1949 struck over foreign coin?
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: 1949 struck over foreign coin?

Welcome

This coin appears to have been soaked in a caustic substance…
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1949 cent - weak strike or strike Thru?
Replies: 4
Views: 34

Re: 1949 cent - weak strike or strike Thru?

While I understand the question looking at the pics, I think from the degree of wear I think ony guesses can be made. Possibly even something like a pocket piece someone used to deliberately rub akin to modern fidget spinners or, a bit older, pocket worry stones. Very possible.......... But I can t...
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General US Coin Forum
Topic: Numismatic
Replies: 4
Views: 50

Re: Numismatic

Agreed. But when the economy is tanked deliberately like it has been the past 4 years, it will make people desperate for finding income. So people viewing eBay auctions are wrongly taught that any little oddity a person finds (not knowing the difference between damage and a real error) is going to ...
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1949 D/D/D FS 501 ?
Replies: 4
Views: 61

Re: 1949 D/D/D FS 501 ?

It most certainly looks like it...............

What "Die State" is this coin please?
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1971 D doubled die reverse
Replies: 2
Views: 29

Re: 1971 D doubled die reverse

Welcome

I do not see the FS-801 here, I believe you are mistaking die deterioration with the doubling…

Here's a visual for you:
LINK
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2005 oh the joy nickel strike error?
Replies: 5
Views: 82

Re: 2005 oh the joy nickel strike error?

Welcome

This is not an error.

What you are seeing is called a "Contact Mark"… :ugeek:
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Possible error on 2023 P Jefferson nickel
Replies: 3
Views: 28

Re: Possible error on 2023 P Jefferson nickel

Welcome

This could be a possible inconsequential minor die chip :?:

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by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1996 Wide Lincoln Cent
Replies: 3
Views: 65

Re: 1996 Wide Lincoln Cent

SensibleSal66 wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:28 am This is a Close AM as should be.
I agree
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1990 d
Replies: 5
Views: 72

Re: 1990 d

:banana-gotpics:
by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1980's one dime date error
Replies: 4
Views: 49

Re: 1980's one dime date error

Daniel wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:07 pm It’s not an error but contact post mint damage.

I agree

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by Paul
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1932 Canadian Cent - Die Break Error?
Replies: 4
Views: 44

Re: 1932 Canadian Cent - Die Break Error?

Daniel wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:06 pm I would need better images at different angles.

I agree, just using the images you have posted here…
This looks like a well circulated coin with a foreign substance on the surface :?:
by Paul
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2000 D Sacagawea $1 Gold coin error has reeding on rim
Replies: 5
Views: 82

Re: 2000 D Sacagawea $1 Gold coin error has reeding on rim

The markings that you are seeing on the outer rim, are called
"Contact Mark Damage",............... from the edge of a reeded coin.
by Paul
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1950 1c with what appears to be struck with a capped die.
Replies: 4
Views: 81

Re: 1950 1c with what appears to be struck with a capped die.

Welcome

What you are seeing here are the remnants of "Glue", from where this coin was affixed to a promotional item… :idea:
by Paul
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: dime error? looks like a nickel planchet 04p dime
Replies: 4
Views: 51

Re: dime error? looks like a nickel planchet 04p dime

Daniel wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:28 pm The edge has been post mint rolled flat so it’s not an error.
I agree
by Paul
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1982 Lincoln cent
Replies: 3
Views: 55

Re: 1982 Lincoln cent

Welcome

:?: I do not know what you're asking…
:whistle:
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Error or Bench work?
Replies: 7
Views: 125

Re: Error or Bench work?

Daniel wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:06 pm Looks like a delamination that has worn down from circulation.
I agree
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Help with search for 1881 1/79 Morgan
Replies: 6
Views: 100

Re: Help with search for 1881 1/79 Morgan

Where is this list from?
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Help with search for 1881 1/79 Morgan
Replies: 6
Views: 100

Re: Help with search for 1881 1/79 Morgan

CalvinCamaro wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:08 am a set that includes all varieties listed in Greysheet under Morgan $.
Welcome

Can you kindly post that list here?
:whistle:
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1966 quarter error?
Replies: 4
Views: 67

Re: 1966 quarter error?

Welcome

The circular markings that you are seeing,… Are from a "Coin Rolling Machine" :idea:
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Error or Bench work?
Replies: 7
Views: 125

Re: Error or Bench work?

I need a better image to accurately diagnosed this one…

Are you able to snap an image like this?
by Paul
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Rotated die Indian
Replies: 9
Views: 151

Re: Rotated die Indian

:?
Marvic wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:19 pm
Paul wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:02 pm Welcome

55° CW ??
It stands for Clockwise motion
:?
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Coin Grading Service Questions - Shares
Topic: What are you guys opinion & grade thoughts
Replies: 11
Views: 242

Re: What are you guys opinion & grade thoughts

Does your label have the "BN" on it?
:whistle:
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Rotated die Indian
Replies: 9
Views: 151

Re: Rotated die Indian

Welcome

55° CW ??
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 20c 1875 obverse
Replies: 4
Views: 61

Re: 20c 1875 obverse

Welcome

What about this coin are you interested in?

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by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: does a 1969 proof set dime missing s, sort after?
Replies: 13
Views: 194

Re: does a 1969 proof set dime missing s, sort after?

Again,...............
My post pulled a Houdini :!:
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1955-P Valuable Error?
Replies: 7
Views: 254

Re: 1955-P Valuable Error?

Thanks appreciate the education, you say common at this size, the bigger they are the better or the smaller lol? Back in the 60s when not much was known by the public about how common occurrences like this were, people did take an interest in this specific die break. But nowadays it's pretty much i...
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Mint error ?
Replies: 16
Views: 441

Re: Mint error ?

Westin wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:23 pm If so, my guess would be that it was taped to something and the exposed side toned up while the part covered by tape remains fully brilliant.
Using the pictures provided, this was my guess also :geek:
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Error?
Replies: 5
Views: 98

Re: Error?

Welcome

This is not an error.

What you are seeing here is a clear foreign substance that has picked up the reverse image of another coin… :idea:
by Paul
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2000 S Mint set quarter with odd pattern behind date
Replies: 3
Views: 61

Re: 2000 S Mint set quarter with odd pattern behind date

Welcome

I see what you're talking about, and it probably could be imaged better to show the exact nature of this anomaly…

This may just be a minor inconsequential planchet issue?
Very minor/inconsequential cladding issue?

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by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Daniel's Coin Guides - CoinHelpu
Topic: Is this an accented hair? 1964 Kennedy Half
Replies: 4
Views: 105

Re: Is this an accented hair? 1964 Kennedy Half

Welcome to the forum. We are glad you are here :D The accented hair variety only is found on proof coins. Your picutres do not seem to be showing a proof coin. Try clicking the following link to find out how to easily take focused pics of coins using only a phone (no special equipment needed): http...
by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Mint error
Replies: 3
Views: 49

Re: Mint error

This coin is damaged, & has a clear foreign substance in the surface…
by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Daniel's Coin Guides - CoinHelpu
Topic: Is this an accented hair? 1964 Kennedy Half
Replies: 4
Views: 105

Re: Is this an accented hair? 1964 Kennedy Half

Welcome

Please refer to the following:
by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: Proof or business strike?
Replies: 4
Views: 63

Re: Proof or business strike?

Welcome

This appears to be a business strike,....... as I see no San Francisco Mintmark :idea:
by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 1966 DDR FS-801 ID Help
Replies: 2
Views: 47

Re: 1966 DDR FS-801 ID Help

Welcome

I do not see the 801 in your images:
LINK
by Paul
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Mint Errors and Varieties Forum
Topic: 2024 Greatest Generation Uncirculated $5 Gold possible doubling
Replies: 10
Views: 234

Re: 2024 Greatest Generation Uncirculated $5 Gold possible doubling

What had me doubting the machine doubling is that the matt finish carries through on the "shelf" and on the sides of the font. Wouldnt the die scraping at those areas leave a smooth or streaky surface? Would a double struck coin exhibit what is going on here? Also, when i super impose the...