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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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It has been placed in acid
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just to add to the nay's any scrap copper would be the same thickness as the coins blanks. The punches would all be the same dia. as the coins. Your friend doesn't have a clue! Contrary to what is said about metal detector finds, not all are valuable.
As been said the coin could have been in the water and sand since the 60's some 50' plus years. Since you believe your friend over the collectors of error coins on this site. Take it to your local coin shop, if they don't laugh you out the door. You will find out that true errors can cost as little as a dollar!
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New Member
 United States
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I didn't say I believe my friend although it would have been nice lol I was just showing you guys what he was telling me. I appreciate all your feedback, that is why I came here to find out :) My first thought when I found it was that it was sanded down from being in the sand lol no pun intended lol As my friend was telling me how rare it was I just couldn't get the heart pumping in excitement and had my doubts, I guess the gut instinct is a powerful source lol There goes my hope for a new machine or telescope lol
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Moderator
 United States
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It looks like an acid damaged coin to me. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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Theoretically, it could be a major lamination or something equally ridiculous; I have seen similar examples posted previously. But in that case it would've been far sharper.
I agree: this one - especially considering where it was found - is almost certainly just worn down by sand and water. It's a cool piece - I would've certainly kept it if I was the finder - but it's not really all that valuable other than for looking funny.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with those that mention an acid bath.
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Valued Member
United States
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There is no such thing as a "mint error scrap cent." Quote:
I've never heard of a "mint error scrap" either.  I could post more if you like. |
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Korea, Republic Of
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I meant the terminology itself, not the type of error.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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That's "struck on scrap". Never heard of it being called a "mit error scrap" before.
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Valued Member
United States
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Oh my lord, so you didn't think that's what the guy meant? Geez. I mean really... the guy even explained it... "Saying that it was a piece of scrap metal that got dropped in the hopper and went through the stamping process" but you guys just basically say "No such thing" instead of maybe telling him that such a thing does exist, but the name is a little different.
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05/09/2014 11:33 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm with the majority: acid. I have found acid treated coins CRHing before and just one of the many science experiments you'll see from time-to-time. RE: beach finds, the damage I have seen is different. Pitted and crusty is how I'd describe my 'ancient' finds (oldest, 1909 LWC). Always worth posting here though to be sure. And even the experienced folks will be stymied once in a while. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Acid dipped.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say the best of both worlds. A normal struck cent, first acid bath then ocean bath. Its had a rough life.
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05/09/2014 12:54 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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An ocean bath for a length of time would have turned the cent green. Your coin couldn't have been there for any length of time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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On the other hand, why not go with it? Offer it to him @ a reduced price of $50, or so.
I betcha his tune will change.
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