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1939 Nickel - Font Looks Bubbled - Normal For Old Coins?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/27/2023 08:32 am

I actually take photos with my phone using an app called Mag Light, I will show you a screenshot. I then open and either crop it or adjust the size allowed for upload. I also use 2 different microscopes for close extremely detailed pictures.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1939 Nickel - Font Looks Bubbled - Normal For Old Coins?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/27/2023 08:24 am

Yes, the second were for comparison. I did it in case I wasn't clear enough in my description and wanted to be sure they knew what I meant. I will make sure not to do that going forward. I apologize.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1939 Nickel - Font Looks Bubbled - Normal For Old Coins?

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/26/2023 5:42 pm

Hello! I have a 1939 nickel where it's lettering and numbering seem bubbled to me - is that a double strike? I know it's old and been around, so I don't know if it's normal for fonts to spread out like that. I am going to upload pictures of my coin vs. ones from google.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Barbados $100 Gold Coin - Uncirculated

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/26/2023 2:22 pm

Thank you! I'll let him know.

Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Barbados $100 Gold Coin - Uncirculated

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 6:30 pm

That's true.

Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Is There A Safe Way To Clean Coins?

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 6:12 pm

Thank you! You all are awesome.

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Barbados $100 Gold Coin - Uncirculated

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 6:10 pm

Does a coin like this have to be sent for grading like other coins? or is it fine because it's been sealed in the blue packet? Sorry

Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Barbados $100 Gold Coin - Uncirculated

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 6:08 pm

Thank you for the range on eBay. I sell other items on there so I will have to take a look as well at others that are listed.

Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Is There A Safe Way To Clean Coins?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 6:04 pm

Thank you so much for the extra tips... I wasn't sure how to start, so this was perfect. I am guessing I just place them down afterwards and let them air dry? Or can I pat them dry?

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Barbados $100 Gold Coin - Uncirculated

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/25/2023 5:29 pm

Hey friends... a family member showed me this coin that he was given a long time ago. He asked me if it would be worth anything, so I am coming to ask the experts.

This coin was minted at the Franklin Mint. It's the 350th Anniversary Barbados. 1625-1975

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Forum: World Coins and Commemoratives

Is There A Safe Way To Clean Coins?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/24/2023 5:42 pm

Thank you so much! I will try the acetone as I believe we have some out in the garage.

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Is There A Safe Way To Clean Coins?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/24/2023 3:12 pm

Is there a safe way to clean coins that are absolutely disgusting? I have some that look literally like "crap" or mold.

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1994 D Nickel - Damaged Or Mint Issue?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/24/2023 2:45 pm

Oh wow... how sad for that nickel. LOL
Thank you as I had a feeling it was some strange damage.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1994 D Nickel - Damaged Or Mint Issue?

bmason717

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68 Posts

Posted 03/24/2023 2:36 pm

I meant P mint. Here's another photo.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1994 D Nickel - Damaged Or Mint Issue?

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/24/2023 2:35 pm

Hello friends, OK so I have never seen a nickel look like this. It obviously doesn't look in the best shape, but the coloring is what struck me as odd. I have nickels that are worn or have changed color, but this is so different than what I have seen before. It weighs 5 oz.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1983 P Quarter - How To Tell If It's DD Vs. Worn

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/21/2023 10:10 pm

OK, that's what I was wondering as it seems so flat in areas, almost like it's not there anymore. Others seem "bubbled" attached to another letter which confuses me as well.

Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

1983 P Quarter - How To Tell If It's DD Vs. Worn

bmason717

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United States

68 Posts

Posted 03/21/2023 8:52 pm

Hey! I am curious, especially with older coins how you can tell whether or not the mint has doubled or if it appears that way due to natural wearing of the coin. I still have trouble identifying some of the doubling in coins unless it is completely obvious where it would smack me in the face LOL

I did check varietyvista.com which I saw referenced in a post from a few years ago.