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Pillar of the Community
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Is it because the error happens within the letters IBE?
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Pillar of the Community
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Of course, I'm here to help
The BE in LIBERTY is where lots of die chips tend to form. Sometimes the die chip inside of BE looks like an I, giving it the name BIE.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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OK, got it! ty both. Guess I'll just hold on to this. Base on the prices for these kind of mistakes I don't think I'll be getting rich anytime soon!
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Pillar of the Community
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It isn't really a mistake, as in an error. It's known as a die event. As the die ages and wears, die cracks and chips become more prominent.
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Pillar of the Community
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makes cents! More of an wear and tear issue.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very common on cents of this era.
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Pillar of the Community
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Exactly, but instead of the wear and tear happening on the coin after it leaves the mint, the die (stamps the image on the blank coin planchet), is the thing which wears down.
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Also what's the best way to remove the superficial gunk on the coin? You can try a soak in Acetone. Use 100% acetone you can get at a hardware store - don't use fingernail polish remover. Put in a small glass jar (covered) and soak for a few hours then rinse and pat dry with a soft towel - doesn't hurt to try. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Good to know because I would use fingernail polish
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Pillar of the Community
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How about a soft q tip instead of soft towel?
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How about a soft q tip instead of soft towel? Anything soft that will absorb water is fine |
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An acetone swim won't hurt, but most of that dark stain is an outward manifestation of corrosion which has worked its way into the upper 'layers' of the coin's surface--into the metal. I've 'acetoned' dozens and dozens of coins with this dark--almost back--discoloration, with very little improvement. Your situation may be different. Give it a try.
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Pillar of the Community
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Am I cleaning the coin with a towel or qtip or am I just drying the coin?
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Am I cleaning the coin with a towel or qtip or am I just drying the coin? You are not cleaning the coin (any coin) - you are just drying up the water droplets that may be on the coins surface from the rinsing process. |
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