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New Member
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First off, as my first post, I want to thank everyone on here for all of the great info you've provided me thus far. I'm a novice collector so please bear with me. I have this 1943 Mercury that seems to have a very lightly struck date on it. Couldn't find any info anywhere about it. Was wondering what you guys thought? Mint error or Post mint? Thanks!    |
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New Member
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Sorry. Just in case it's helpful, here's the reverse.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. Great photos,what are you using? John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's just a really weak strike in that area, IMO.
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New Member
United States
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Re: John1 Just a fairly cheap USB Microscope I bought "for the kids" that just so happens to be perfect for taking pics for my new hobby =) It doesn't do so well capturing correct coloring, but that may have more to do with lighting than anything else. Here a link to the one I bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._o04_s00_i01 |
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Welcome and thanks for posting the link. I may just get that one.
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It's just a really weak strike in that area, IMO. This. Definitely not post-mint damage, but nothing offering added value. Added interest, maybe - you don't see such a localized weakness too often. |
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Thanks for the insight all
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Best guess is the die had a dallop of machine grease fall onto it at the date area, causing a localized weakness of strike. An interesting mint error, many collect them, though would be considered a detriment when grading high end examples.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Posted 01/16/2013 09:09 am
scope cam scope cam...scope....scope
