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New Member
Australia
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hi I have had a 1978 50 cent coin which was newly circulated when I found it. Have always wondered what the little pimples that completely cover the coin could be. I friend who is a coin collector told me that it looks like Cud marks but I dont know if it is possible to have so many marks on it to make it through the mint. The photo isn't the best, the marks are raised and not pitted into the coin. Was hoping to hear some thoughts. thanks  |
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Valued Member
United States
125 Posts |
Maybe put some acetone on it or show us some clearer pictures
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
Dont know what acetone would do to it...?
From those pictures its impossible to tell whats going on.
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New Member
 Australia
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Its hard to get a photo of the detail. Hope this helps. Is there someone that I could take the coin to who may know if this is a mint issue  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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A pic of the reverse would help  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
doesn't look like a minting error to me. Looks like corrosive damage.
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New Member
Australia
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not corrosive damage, the coin is like new. I have had and stored it since 1978. Its not pitted its fine lumps almost like a sand has damaged the die. It has a raised effect not like a corrosive effect which would be indented into the coin. The other side has the same effect.
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Valued Member
Australia
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I guess an important question to ask is what material was it stored in? Could it have been 'safely' packed away in a non-achival material that has slowly damaged it over the years?
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New Member
Australia
5 Posts |
The photo is misleading, I will try to get someone with a micro lens to take a photo.
It looks exactly as it did back in 1978 there has been no deterioration of the coin.
The speckles are raised, some larger than others. You can see a shinny bit between the B in Elizabeth and her head. That is the largest raised lump.
Is there a recommendation on where I might be able to take the coin to be examined.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I think its something that probably needs to be seen in hand. Where in Aus do you live?
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New Member
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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So am i. Do you live south of the cbd? If you do there is a good coin shop at brighton that I would love to meet you at and have a look.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I agree The coin shop in brighton is great. I regularly visit it.
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Posted 09/16/2013 8:03 pm
