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Can we get a closeup of the W in question? but it looks like the I was pushed toward the N by the fingers of a coin rolling machine.
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 I agree by the current photo it looks like a "W", but I also agree it looks like damage after it left the mint. Just a rookies opinion. Wait for others. Thanks, Doug. |
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It appears to have heavy residue, what can I use to clean it?
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Pillar of the Community
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PMD stands for post mint damage, meaning not good. Not a good idea to clean good coins, it reduces their value.
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it looks like the I was pushed toward the N by the fingers of a coin rolling machine.  I don't think cleaning will help that coin much, it looks pitted. |
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Here's better lightning  |
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Looks like the "I" took a significant hit. PMD. |
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Ok thanks for the pics it is definitely pitted which is environmental damage. The I on in god we trust has been struck and pushed over to make contact with the N . Thus making it look like a W this would have to be done post mint so you have PMD. Also watch your finger or hand prints on coins. This one doesn't matter but if you ever come across a good condition coin or a proof. You will kick yourself in the butt for touching it with bare hands. I know I did when I came across a proof in circulation and I left my prints on it haha. Keep looking though lots to learn and this is a great place where you get good advice. Edited by tweak800
06/03/2015 11:54 pm
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Thanks! Is this kind of coin rare?
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Neither rare nor valuable. Face value of 25 cents is about it.
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PMD is a catch-all term for basically anything done to a coin after it leaves the mint. They do not add value. For common date / current coins, it's just a spendable face value item. Rarity and value come from acts within the mint done by the mint machinery somewhat in the ordinary course of events. Only with rare coins does PMD not largely/completely erase the numismatic value.
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It may have been damaged by a coin vending machine or a coin counter. It is parallel to the rim, but too close to the rim to be a coin wrapper issue.
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