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Valued Member
United States
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I have here what I believe could be a few possible error coins and am interested in hearing what others think. The first is what I think is a clipped planchet on a 1944-P War Nickel (right around 12 o'clock on the obverse but more noticeable on the reverse):   The next one I really can't explain, it just looks off. I can hardly make out the correct date and there's some interesting (what appears to be) doubling patterns, especially noticeable on the head on the obverse and lettering on the reverse:   Both were obtained in the recent months through separate lot purchases online, and both were surprises. The nickel was in a roll of other "unsearched" War Nickels, and the half dollar came with a lot I purchased mainly for the silver content. Any thoughts or information regarding these coins would be greatly appreciated! Edited by gundawg89
11/24/2010 12:56 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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With the half, it looks like something has got between the die and the planchet. Perhaps oil?
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Valued Member
 United States
71 Posts |
That's an interesting and very possible theory. Have you seen/heard of that happening before?
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Valued Member
United States
465 Posts |
Check the half on the scales!check it with a magnet also,,,does it have reeded edges also,,good luck,,
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Valued Member
United States
71 Posts |
Took the half out of the 2x2 flip holder I had it in to weigh and get better scans. Does not react to a magnet, and weighs out to .44 oz, or 12.47 grams, so that seems to check out. The edges are reeded like a normal half would be. Here are the new scans:   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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the War Nickel certainly is a clipped planchet. i was going to say the walker was dipped in acid because of the grainy appearance but if the weight is okay then that would be out of the question. but I do not think its a mint error. P.S. its a 1943 |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I don't see anyway to verify the nickel clip yet without a pic of the clipped edge. It could just be a flat put on by a grinder. The half has the same appearance you get when you sandblast a coin or let it sit in acid for a short time. Could you get a pic of the nickel's edge?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The 1944P may be a very small incomplete(clipped) planchet error but better pics of the rim edge will be needed. It could also be a rim bump or other damage. The 1943 WL half is definitely damaged but on the bright side, silver is over $27/oz making even a damaged one worth about 10 bucks  Coins Struck Through Grease have a very different appearance because the grease clogs the die and flattens out the devices in affected areas. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I thought the same thing about the nickel at first (could be a grinder), but the edge is completely flat and smooth without signs of wear, unlike other coins I've seen that have been bumped or damaged. I will try to get a picture of it later today.
Thanks for the response on the Walker...I thought it looked like a 43 but didn't want to sway anyone else's opinion. Bummer that someone may have dipped it in acid and/or sandblasted at one point, but hey, at least it's still silver, which is what I bought it for in the fist place.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with the others on the walker - it's not an error, that's damage. As far as the War Nickel goes, it's obvious to me that it's a genuine clip - the inside of the reverse rim becomes very weak right around the clip - this cannot be faked using a grinder. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Good news on the War Nickel and also what I suspected. How rare is this type of error (I'm still somewhat new to the hobby compared to most)... something worth holding onto I imagine? Also, any tips on getting a good picture of the edge? I tried but they're just too blurry and not even worth posting right now... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I use a clothes pin to hold the coin on edge and take an image, usually through my microscope. But the coin is a confirmed incomplete planchet, so it wouldn't be necessary.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks, coop. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Posted 11/24/2010 01:44 am
