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New Member
Australia
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Hey.. I found an unusual 1993 $1 coin that appears to have a 6 or a 9 on both sides of the coin, on opposite edges. Just wondering if anyone had seen something similar?
Sam
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New Member
 Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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People who look through a lot of coin,quite often come across this type of thing Srchugg.
It's nothing special just someone playing around with a number/letter ( occasionally ) punch.
Welcome to CCF BTW.
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 Australia
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Yep, sorry, but it's not an error. It's just someone who has used a $1 coin to test their letter-punch kit.
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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New Member
Australia
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would just like to add into this post. I have been noodling coins for about 8 years and found about 30 of this kind of "stamped coin" over the years, if it was someone just randomly playing with a leather stamp, they would not all be in the exact same spot like the ones in my pic. also, these were found all over the place, different states, different banks and every one is pretty well identical. I have tried for a long time to find out just how this has happened and still have not heard a reason I think suits. This is just a few of mine. Would love to hear from anyone who actually knows 100% how this happened :-)  |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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It's most likely because that particular spot on the coin is clear of any design, making it a nice easy spot to place their number or letter. I have quite a few 'stamped' coins, and I'm certain that they are just the result of someone either trying out their new toys, or just someone who is so bored it's the only activity they could come up with.  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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New Member
Australia
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Mines located in the same spot too.. and so the conspiracy theory begins.  Edited by Srchugg
12/12/2013 10:53 pm
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Moderator
United States
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Probably the same dude.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Theory #1 ..... Year 7 Metalwork ...... each student stamp a coin with a different punch (or on a different dated coin) or in a recognisable spot, spend it at the canteen at lunch time and see if it comes back to you at a later date.
No one will say they did it as it is defacing currency.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Chopmarks are basically countermarks used by Chinese bankers and merchants stamped on coins as a defense against debased counterfeit coins. Chopmarks also signified that a coin's composition had been verified and that it was acceptable for use in trade. Chopmarks can take a variety of forms. - Your coins probably came back from China or maybe a Money Clearing House.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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skiprob why are they all stamped on the bottom right side only the cance of one person stumping all them and you finding them what are the odds
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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shanew- Quote:
It's most likely because that particular spot on the coin is clear of any design, making it a nice easy spot to place their number or letter. Its done by bankers merchants and others...do you see another good spot to put the mark?  |
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Australia
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**family friendly forum..keep it that way**
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