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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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A photo would definitely be better, a scanner is excellent at 2D but gives no depth of field for three dimensions, which is required here.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Here is a photo from an iphone. Still blurry but wayy better than my blackberry photo. I will still try to get a better image yet.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
426 Posts |
I took it to Amis at lunch and he said that it is definitely a planchette defect but that it was not too major because it did not affect the "design" of the coin. I'm not sure I agree with that, I think it affects the design of the coin albeit in a minor way, in that it affects the word REGINA. Ultimately, he said it's a good " ebay" coin. His reasoning that this was a planchette error is that there is no visible gouge mark from an external tool, there is no damage to the other side, the rim is intact, and there is no evidence it had been hit. Another gentleman inspecting Large pennies with his loupe agreed with the proprietor of the store. A coworker will bring in his digital camera tomorrow so I hope to have much clearer pictures for you soon so you can see for yourself. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can you get an accurate weight on it? If the coin is slightly underweight, then it would more than likely be a planchet defect barring any other marks that would indicate PMD. If it is of a normal weight, then the coin could have been struck through something(metal scrap, etc). |
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New Member
Canada
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Looks like lamination it me as the defect occured before blanking.
Coin will definitely be under weight.
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Valued Member
Canada
426 Posts |
I am not able to accurately weigh it but it is definitely missing metal and I expect it to be underweight I looked at this definition of a lamination error and it describes what the coin is http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does...er_look_likeI am still working on getting a picture...hope to have one tomorrow night for everyone. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I used to live on Perth Ave! Maybe I should check out this store one day. I have a bunch of stamps that I don't want from the 1970s to 1990s. And I don't collect stamps. Are the staff friendly?
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Valued Member
Canada
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The guy at Amis seems pretty shy, but he's a nice guy. I'd recommend to check them out at the very least. He has a much greater selection of stamps than he has of coins, but his stock of coins definitely exceeds my desired list for now
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Valued Member
Canada
426 Posts |
Alright, my coworker just used his Nikon D60 to snap images of the nickle. The picture isn't that great...It still looks like there is a chunk of metal rather than metal missing. Maybe I need to find a coworker who knows how to use his camera  obverse:  reverse:  Edited by splatto
04/30/2010 11:13 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1733 Posts |
That's a way better shot.... it's very obvious that's a piece is missing. I still can't decide what kind of damage it is though.
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Valued Member
Canada
426 Posts |
I will mark the 2x2 as lamination error, unless anyone feels otherwise...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You might consider this: it could be a "slag" pit", left after a piece of slag, was loosened, and lost after srtriking. it does not look like a nornal lamination.
Hope this helps.
Dick
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Valued Member
Canada
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Try using macro when you take the pic!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
564 Posts |
It looks like a mint error to me. It's hard to think what could have made that spot with the coin looking good and for the most part unharmed. I would expect to see the coin in bad shape, like it was run over with a car. What ever the case I would keep it! It looks cool!
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Posted 04/27/2010 11:28 am
