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New Member
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This is my first post. Back in the 1970's when I was a young collector, I found this nickel in change. On the reverse, the "TIC" in Monticello and the "CE" in cents is missing. Has anyone ever seen this error before?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not a nickel collector, but could it have been die grease? They use grease on the dies, and it can prevent a solid strike.
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Bedrock of the Community
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New Member
 United States
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I am glad I posted. Should I consider sending this coin to a TPG? Edited by Iron Horse
08/23/2012 10:27 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 I love that you've kept it all these years. I did the same thing with a clipped cent that I found in the 60's. Before deciding about getting the coin graded, you need to decide why you would do that. I doubt that it will add any value to your coin. I had a couple of cents slabbed this year because they have sentimental value to me. As my collection grew I was afraid that they would get lost in the crowd. |
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to CCF. It looks like a Grease Filled Die and is common and has no added value. It is not TPG worthy,IMHO. John1  |
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for the replies. To be quite honest, I am not a fan of TPGs. I prefer OGP where possible or just using the plastic flips and / or coin snaps. I was one of those kids that would ask to check your change. I would find something interesting from time to time.
Buddy,I thought about your post and my initial thought is to be able to gauge a value, if any, so I could note it for my family down the road. I have wanted to get some thoughts on this coin for a long time and I'm glad I came across this forum.
I used a scanner for this photo and then made it larger with Adobe Photoshop. Are there any suggestions or better methods of documenting a coin?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Iron Horse, I think the value of this coin is that it is probably one of your first finds.
I had a couple of coins slabbed mostly because my local coin club was doing a big submission and I just picked out the ones that meant something to my husband and me.
But if my club hadn't arranged for a reduced rate I probably would have bought some air-tight holders for them.
I have been setting aside coins I found in my change for over 40 years...so I am finally organizing them and I am making notes about what's what and where the coins came from (some were my late father-in-law's) and what they 'might' be worth.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'documenting' the coins. I am just putting the notes in loose-leaf coin pages beside the coins.
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New Member
United States
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Buddy, I was referring to scanning vs digital photo vs usb stereo microscope or any other method used. I have been considering investing in a stereo microscope.
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08/25/2012 10:23 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Ah, well that's a question for the camera/scope crowd. There is a section for that and you might find that your question has already been asked and answered there. Good luck with that. It's been a struggle for me.  |
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United States
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I agree with the others, that there is no value in having the coin certified, graded, attributed and slabbed by a TPG! Although it probably is worth a million bucks in your' eyes due to being your first find, it would not have anymore value to an Error Coin Collector even if graded! Take care and keep on searching! Frank |
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