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  My photo-skills suck, and I know this. I still haven't figured out the "white-balance" on my camera, and I probably never will. Is this coin an 'off-center' strike?  The first thing I noticed on this one was the clip on the reverse at about 10 o'clock...then I noticed the flattened wheat...then I turned it over... What would cause this?
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that look cool but I am clueless
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are there letters on the crease? if so are they forward or backward? I think I see some there but am not sure.
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It looks like a clash ,but I'll let the pros chime in
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are there letters on the crease? if so are they forward or backward? I think I see some there but am not sure. Wow! I didn't notice those until you mentioned them. In hand, with the help of a loupe, I can see a backwards 'r' and 'u'. Nice eye!  smash-job? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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What is the weight of this coin? It appears like a split planchet strike. An edge shot would be nice. I thinking its thinner than a normal cent.
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I suspect post-strike damage. The curved dent on the obverse seems flanked by a warped surface. Lateral to the convex side of the dent, the coin's surface seems to have a different texture and WE TRUST is blurrier than IN GOD. The left side of the reverse face also has an unnatural appearance.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Mike: acid dipped? It would explain a few things I've noticed on this coin. The rim is thinned.
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It could be acid. I've seen any number of coins with acid-etched patches surrounded by normal metal. However, a close inspection under a microscope would be needed to see exactly what's going on.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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Something tells me that's a Denver minted coin (steals some of Johns popcorn)
Edited by Coppertop
01/31/2012 6:17 pm
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However, a close inspection under a microscope would be needed to see exactly what's going on. Mike, I'd be more than happy to send it to you if you'd like to take a closer look. Quote:
What is the weight of this coin? It appears like a split planchet strike. An edge shot would be nice. I thinking its thinner than a normal cent. Coop, you are correct, it is thinner than other 52D's that I have. I'll try and get a weight of the coin tomorrow. |
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I'd definately send that one to Mike for closer inspection. I agree, it's probably PMD because I've never seen anything like it......that's a good first clue. However, new stuff does crop up from time to time. |
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Does this photo help, or hinder everyones opinion?  Heck, truth be told, I'm tickled that I was able to get a semi-clear photo using my pocket cam along with my loupe. |
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Looks to me like it's been sitting at an angle (obverse up)in just a bit of acid. The angle would give the curved effect to the areas affected and explain why only part of it is deteriorated.
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