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| 1992 Nickel - Radial Lines (Cartwheels?) Is It An Error?
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PokeyCC
New Member
Canada
28 Posts |
 Posted 01/14/2023 11:37 am
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This nickel had what appeared to be dull spots on the finish, but on closer examination there are radial spikes extending out from the center, but not on all of the raised portions...appears to be under them.
It is not dirt, but could be damage I guess, but I have never seen the like and not much info available...closest I found is referred to as a "cold metal flow". Both the obverse and reverse are affected, but more evident on the reverse.
THoughts? Comments?
Thanks!
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| | Forum: Canadian Variety and Error Coins |
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| 1959 Dollar - Weak Waterlines, Looking For Any References To It
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PokeyCC
New Member
Canada
28 Posts |
Posted 01/07/2023 11:49 am
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As I go through my dollars from the 50's I am of course looking for varieties and know to check the waterlines.
I know that 1953-1957 have waterline varieties, but cannot find any references or examples for 1959. Can anyone help me out?
See photos...the coin has obviously been harshly cleaned, but I don't think the waterlines are due to wear or damage. Thoughts?
Many thanks!!
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| | Forum: Canadian Coins and Colonial Tokens |
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| Are There Any Tricks To Making Worn Dates More Legible?
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PokeyCC
New Member
Canada
28 Posts |
Posted 12/11/2022 5:20 pm
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Hi, I am finding it very frustrating to try and decipher worn dates. I only have a macro lens, and various light sources....any suggestions on what to try?
I have tried angling the light source to try and eek out a bit of number profile but without much luck.
I have this 50 cent piece that is killing me. Looks like 1911 but can't be sure. It is not in great shape, but I really would like to figure out the date! Have also tried adjusting things in Lightroom. Results below.
Any advice is MOST welcome. Thanks.
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| | Forum: Canadian Coins and Colonial Tokens |
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| Error Or Circulation Damage? 1972 Voyageur Dollar
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PokeyCC
New Member
Canada
28 Posts |
Posted 11/22/2022 7:18 pm
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I am slowly going through my dollars and found this anomaly on one of my 1972's and am not up on what possible error could have caused the "7" to be so faint at the top. There is no other damage on the coin.
I've googled to try and find similar cases but no luck so thought I would turn to this knowledgeable group. Do you think it is a mint error or could it have happened in circulation?
All advice appreciated.
(Have included a shot of one of my normal 1972's for comparison, even though the lighting is different I hope the damage is obvious)
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| | Forum: Canadian Coins and Colonial Tokens |
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| Ungraded 1914 Gold Hoard $5 And $10 - Thoughts?
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PokeyCC
New Member
Canada
28 Posts |
Posted 10/30/2022 08:30 am
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I should also explain that I used harsh lighting, and post processing on the images to show them in the worst possible way because I wanted every bag mark and scratch to show. In flat light, and without the macro lens, these two coins are much more "buttery smooth".
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