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I came across this ebay auction of a coin that I'm not sure about.I've learned alot from you guys but this one is just puzzling me.Yes I think its a shop job" PMD" but then I think well! maybe it could be real.Even the seller is not sure.Any thoughts opinions are very much appreciated http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ERROR-...em3a6a0b38eaEdited by jasper62
09/07/2011 8:45 pm
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WOW! This is nothing more than "post production damage" to the maximum. Junk like this needs to be banned from E-bay. There are just too many "red flags" to mention. Two mirrored strikes on an unplated out of round planchet; give me a break and that is just on one side of the coin. Someone just has to much time on their hands and has taken to the garage to work out their frustrations.
NO REFUND (LOL), which is the biggest "red flag". And someone has bid on it?
BJ Neff
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At best I was thinking an early stage die cap which can leave a reverse image on the obverse I think but the double strike was telling me no way.Don't worry I have enough cents not to bid on something like this.too many red flags on this one.
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But there are 5 bids! We MUST be missing something  . |
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"As thin as foil"? Maybe because it is foil?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I make no claims to what it is and offer no refunds. Really? His claims start with the word "rare".  We got an expert opinion; that settles it. |
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I agree with LTMets44. "When I took it out it was like tin foil" pretty much says it all. I can't believe how high the bidding has gotten on this.
I've got a roll of aluminum foil and a boatload of pennies. Maybe this is my ticket to fame and fortune!
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This is a genuine error. It is the detached bottom of a late-stage die cap. The copper plating on the working (reverse) face was worn away from striking numerous planchets. The cap, or cap bottom, shifted a few times between the final few strikes. That's why you see multiple images.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 Wow...that's interesting. It makes more sense once explained. |
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Always a learning experience from Mike.
Thanks for enlighten this one.
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Wow! Would never have guessed!
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Exactly like everyone else said, WOW! I never would have guessed it was real.Thanks Mike for letting us know how it was made.I still won't bid.Not my cup of tea but still very facsinating
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very cool Mike....thanks for the education.
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