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 Posted - 01/20/2009 : 19:52:04
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I found this coin the other day in a box of halves. Can anyone give me more information about this possible error? I don't think it's post mint damage as it extends through the reeded edge to the other side of the coin.
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Corsair
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 19:59:42
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| Holy crap, that is one big picture. I am very, very far from a coin expert, but to me it doesn't look like a mint-made error. However, you would be better off consulting a Magic 8-Ball than getting my opinion. |
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 20:12:58
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| They show up pretty well on my 1920x1200 monitor, I kept them big to keep the detail. I might need to trim them to just the coin if anyone requests that. |
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NotABigDeal
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 20:23:10
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Do you have a not-so-huge picture of the reverse?
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 20:35:51
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| Allow me to edit them and take a shot of the reverse. |
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highroller4321
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 20:50:44
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| Im my opion I dont think it looks like a mint error either |
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 20:58:25
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| Could you suggest what caused this then? It doesn't appear to be cut with cutters of any sort because the metal is not smooth or pinched; it doesn't appear to be sanded or ground because the metal isn't smooth and theirs no obvious signs of being ground. |
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highroller4321
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 21:09:04
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| Looks like it was some how clamped to something. I think if it was a mint error you wouldnt be able to see the ridges in the "smashed" area on the rim. I am not an expert though...more like a rookie on this kind of thing :P |
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AgCollector
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 21:10:19
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Looks like at least a single, and maybe a double clip. One tell-tale sign is the "weakness" in the design at the opposite side of the clip, right around the final "T" in the word TRUST. This is also known as the Blakesley effect. (few links here:
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Although, the size of the clip is not large, so the value is not much above what it would normally be for a normal '64 half. |
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Posted - 01/20/2009 : 21:16:16
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| The 10 o'clock clip is approximately .6 cm and the noon is approximately is .5 cm. |
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AgCollector
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Posted - 01/21/2009 : 07:53:03
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The 10 o'clock clip is approximately .6 cm and the noon is approximately is .5 cm.
Sounds about right. Pretty neat error! |
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wagsthadog
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Posted - 01/21/2009 : 11:47:33
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Hi there,
JMO, but even if it is an error, it doesn't seen very major, and may or may not draw a lot of interest. I think most collectors of errors go for major off-center stampings or half-coins. But, I don't collect errors so not too sure. Just my 2c.
I'm more interested in it being a 90%!!
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Posted - 01/21/2009 : 18:03:19
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| That's funny, because I'm more interested in the silver than the error. I just noticed it and figured I'd try to find out what it is. |
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 01/22/2009 : 17:49:44
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The reeding makes me think it is a mint error.
It might be worth more than Ag (now).
Talk to a few coin shops or a coin club. |
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