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New Member
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Sap and Echidna,
Thanks for the comments, but I'm not saying it is a die crack at all.
I've explained what I thought it was. I'm also thinking that the marks left were attempts to remove the layer many years ago and were unsuccessful, so the coin went back into circulation.
I've tried to get a relief view better to show the coin how it really is, but these photos are the best I can do.
I'm taking to a well known coin shop tomorrow to get an opinion from someone whose not just looking a photo. I post whatever is said.
What I plan to do tomorrow is to test the electrical continuity. If it's adhesive/ glue, it will not conduct. Plain and simple. I'll post the result.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Sap's theory at least deserves a trial.
Give it an acetone soak.
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New Member
Australia
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Will do that too.#128526;
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Valued Member
Australia
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I tend to agree with Sap, Echi and Basil as well.Please keep us updated on the results of the acetone dip if you go through with it. Would be interesting to see , thanks. :)  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
Australia
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If not adhesive then from past experience it's a stain. Give acetone bath for few hours, if its still there most likely a stain
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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If its a clear resin it looks like its been on there for years.
May have to use electrolysis to remove it.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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Agree with Sap about the way that a thickish liquid would react flowing into a series of beads. Also, not a lot is mentioned about the blob and lumps on the reverse side. I can't see any record of those errors in the literature, though that by itself doesn't rule them out. Just to me they look like some droplets of the same stuff.  Having said that I'd love to be proven wrong 'cause it would be a heck of an error! The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
Edited by ttkoo
11/14/2023 6:11 pm
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New Member
Australia
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First results.
Good soaking in acetone. No effect at all.
Tested continuity of all surfaces and all were conductive, so is metallic.
Coin dealer was away for a funeral when I went in, but will check again ASAP and advise when I know.
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New Member
Australia
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Lastly, took the coin to a local dealer and confirmed what I have said previously. " A wonderful find, " was the comment.
It just goes to show that on occasions, photos aren't enough. Seeing something in person is best .
The dealer suggested I take more photos and send them to the Coin Review magazine which may use it as a topic for the month.
Thanks to all for suggestions and help.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Maybe give a shout out to the dealer and tell us what type of error it is and how he explained how it happened, thanks. Would really like to hear more on it.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Lastly, took the coin to a local dealer and confirmed what I have said previously. " A wonderful find, " was the comment. Can I just ask what "a wonderful find" is called? Like the name of error? Or did dealer just say "a wonderful find"? Edited by Coin_poacher
11/16/2023 04:44 am
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New Member
Australia
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The coin dealer I showed might post if he's a forum member, so I'll ask.
The lamination is truly copper and worn from circulation.I'm an engineer with decades of experience and I know metals, but not how to take photographs in this case.
A reputable expert in coins and minting, particularly pennies is what think I need, so if anyone knows one, please let me know. Thanks.
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New Member
Australia
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Poacher, He said "lamination flaw/error".
If you were to see this properly, you would agree, and the only question would be "HOW did this happen?".
Once again, there is NO glue/resin on this coin PERIOD.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Still a NOooo from me can't see it being that from your pics.
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