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#1 Unread post by stevesherrill »

dont know what you would call this a dye chip or what
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Yes, it's a die chip or small die break.

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Daniel wrote: Sun May 09, 2021 8:27 pm Yes, it's a die chip or small die break.


I agree with Daniel. Die chip.
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why do some people keep them i just got into this to have something to do since i cant get out much any more and like it

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why do some people keep them
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should i put this up or just use it

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#7 Unread post by Earle42 »

It won't bring a premium anywhere. Some people keep them just for fun. Your choice.
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stevesherrill wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 12:21 pm should i put this up or just use it

No one can tell you if you should spend it or keep it. Once you know what is what on a coin, only you can decide whether or not to keep it. I have some coins which I know are only worth face value. Because I think that they are interesting I have kept them. Some may say keep it others will say spend it. It is totally up to you
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#9 Unread post by bc.owen »

Another thing that stood out to me is the two inner pillars. The left one appears to be leaning and the right one appears to have part of it missing.

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It's all normal, there's no varieties for things like that.

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#11 Unread post by Earle42 »

The left one appears to be leaning...
Understanding how coins are made helps in situations like this. Ii is impossible for a single nickel to be made with a leaning pillar as many coins are made form the same die, which in turn was made (with many duplicates) off of a master die.
...and the right one appears to have part of it missing.
A grease filled die in that area (from die polishing) can remove details and is not "special" since it can happen easily and often.
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#12 Unread post by stevesherrill »

I agree with Daniel. I dont see that. But it does look like tall grass in front of the steps.

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