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Edited by TippyCanoe 04/16/2025 1:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Need to see the edge. On a split planchet usually one side of the coin will be distorted, given your example here it maybe the result of an Acid dipped coin. The blank area below the OF AMERICA is most likely where the coin was held with a tweezers when it was dipped.  
Edited by Chase007 04/16/2025 11:43 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, end-on photo of the edge/rim would be helpful. Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Moderator
 United States
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I am leaning towards that, but would still like to see the edge. 
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Narrowing of letters like this is characteristic of a coin that's been on a bad acid trip. Here's one that I found: 
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking acid damage.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Definitly acid damage.The rims are the first to be etched away and are missing. Also the thinning letters.Both are signs of an acid etched coin. Considered damage with no extra value.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like someone used a punch to reduce the diameter to match a dime so you could use it in a vending machine. I have a couple in my collection. Regards to all.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
597 Posts |
here's the edge shot  
Edited by TippyCanoe 04/16/2025 1:18 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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Quote: Looks like someone used a punch to reduce the diameter to match a dime so you could use it in a vending machine.  Quote: I have a couple in my collection. Regards to all. 
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 United States
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Quote: Narrowing of letters like this is characteristic of a coin that's been on a bad acid trip. Here's one that I found: Very nice! 
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Moderator
 United States
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Quote: here's the edge shot I am now more convinced it was acid treated. 
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Moderator
 United States
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yep, that baby went for a long swim in acid.
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