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Edited by chettieyy
02/04/2014 9:19 pm
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What does the reverse look like? From the front, it looks like it was punched.
Edited by Dave H
02/04/2014 9:17 pm
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Pic of reverse where die pushed MM through when striking?  |
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I thought PMD at first as well but the way the metal flows into the recessed area seems odd.. I don't see any signs of it being scratched or defect in the metal from being hit with something..im no expert in means of the word but I guess maybe in hand would be better to examine..Still trying to learn but I would assume if it was PMD there would be some damage indicating it...Just my 2 cents but heck what do I know which is why I'm here to learn more...thanks guys |
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I am far from an expert, this is just a tip. When I first look at a coin that appears different than the others, the first thing I ask myself is..."could this feature be recreated in the minting process?" If I can not answer the question myself, I post it on the forums here, hoping that the experts can help me gain a better understanding of the process used to create some errors and varieties, that I am least familiar with. I suggest you take some time and log into youtube and watch some cool videos on how the minting process works. Then head over to Wexler's sight and read this article about how the minting process works. When you have abetter understanding of this process, you can then apply what you learned in helping you and others identify errors, varieties, and in some cases, like this PMD. The folks here are very helpfull, all you need to do is ask, and they will share what they know. Read this asap -------> http://doubleddie.com/58201.html |
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in the close up pics it almost looks like an eye. maybe someone was trying to make a political statement with a crude counterstamp they made? its an interesting coin that would go in my weird coins pile. definetley PMD but still kind of cool. |
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Ya the mint mark does make it look like an eye, the Mason's are watching you bro!
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Thank you for taking the time to put things the way you did..i do read quite a bit on numismatics in general but I will be the first to say I am completely a newbie when it comes to errors and varieties and am trying to learn and understand as much as I can.. Maybe I'm just trying to go to fast and need to slow it down a bit and try to understand more then just read the txt.. I am a visual learner and always have been which makes things even harder.. I will definetly go check out the link you kindly posted..I thank you for your time and patience.. Happy Hunting! Quote:I am far from an expert, this is just a tip. When I first look at a coin that appears different than the others, the first thing I ask myself is..."could this feature be recreated in the minting process?" If I can not answer the question myself, I post it on the forums here, hoping that the experts can help me gain a better understanding of the process used to create some errors and varieties, that I am least familiar with. I suggest you take some time and log into youtube and watch some cool videos on how the minting process works. Then head over to Wexler's sight and read this article about how the minting process works. When you have abetter understanding of this process, you can then apply what you learned in helping you and others identify errors, varieties, and in some cases, like this PMD. The folks here are very helpfull, all you need to do is ask, and they will share what they know. Read this asap -------> http://doubleddie.com/58201.html |
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Well I guess it's better that the mason's are watching me instead of my wife. Atleast the mason's don't know how much money I spend on ummm money!  Quote:in the close up pics it almost looks like an eye. maybe someone was trying to make a political statement with a crude counterstamp they made? its an interesting coin that would go in my weird coins pile. definetley PMD but still kind of cool. Quote:
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Looks as if someone took a small, hollow metal punch (like used for punching a hole in leather) and tried to punch out a small disc with the MM on it. Likely ruined the punch.  |
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At least the mason's don't know how much money I spend on ummm money! That's funny, well said and so true. |
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the other day when I was roll hunting and just finally had a chance to get it up on here to see if I could get some opinions.. thanks
Posted 02/04/2014 9:17 pm
