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It is the one with Nova Scotia reverse. It has vertical lines on its background (hard to see but it's there) but not on the raised parts. My scanner can't get it. It's also shinier than other quarters I've seen. It's in pretty good condition other than a couple of small scratches , you can still see texture on the necklace.   I think I also found a specimen penny, 2002, but it has horizontal lines? It is also in much better condition than other pennies of that kind.   Are specimens worth more than regular circulation coins if they had been circulated? |
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The 1992 is not a specimen. RCM did not start making specimens (the ones with the vertical lines until 1996) The 1 cent may be but its hard to tell in the photo here is a specimen 2002 penny http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002P-Canad...em35cd4c8fecThe newer specimen style also has the words 1 cent and Canada frosted Yes Specimen pieces are worth a bit more than regular old pennies |
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I think I know what you mean. I was searching through some UNC provincial quarters, and noticed that some of them had a slight SP appearance because of the lined fields. Kind of put it aside and never thought of it again, so I am not really sure why this happened.
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I have many rolls of these quarters and they all have the same appearance. Its normal.
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Thanks. I guess it's just a very good quarter then.
And the penny isn't, apparently, the lines are going the other way.
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Odd about that penny... any way of getting actual pictures?
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What do you mean by 'odd about that penny'? Anyway, some actual pictures, as requested. My camera couldn't get the lines. In person the lines are the clearest on the left directly below the queen's hair, and directly on the right side of her face.   As you can see it is very nice, you can even see the texture on the earring, necklace and crown. Even her eyeball is still there. By the way, I noticed that the quarter is missing one and a half denticles, between Elizabeth and 1867. it doesn't look like someone picked it off or something though. The left one is nice and smooth, having only the slightest "bump". The one on the right is like half the size of a normal denticle. |
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I meant it was odd how the lines were horizontal.
Looks to be circulated, so it was probably cleaned or scratched against something.
Didn't notice that missing denticle before.... wonder if it is a common occurrence...
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All my coins are found in circulation. I've never bought anything uncirculated or specimen or anything like that.
I wonder, if the penny was cleaned, wouldn't they scratch off the raised parts' details too?
And have any idea about the black dots on the obverse? It's on top of the coin and not in it.
Do any of your quarters have missing denticles? I only have 1 of this kind, so nothing to compare it to.
I just noticed there's a bump on top of the 1 of 1 cent. Looks like a bit of extra metal, do you know what it is?
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03/19/2014 3:42 pm
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Can't tell much without better pictures.
I have yet to find a quarter with a missing denticle.
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I'm sorry that these are about the best I can take pictures of. I only have my phone's camera with me now. I wonder if there's anyone I know who has a DSLR and is willing to lend me. Or maybe I can try borrowing a microscope from the science lab. Not sure if that's going to help but who knows? Earliest I can try that is on next Monday though.
I'm probably getting a magnifying glass on Sunday. I saw one at Dollarama last time I went there but the magnification is only 5x while the recommended is 7x. Should I get the magnifying glass anyway?
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03/19/2014 7:50 pm
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With a decent setup, you should need a magnifying glass.
Mind if I ask what type of phone you have?
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It's an iPhone 4S. It's good, but it is pretty difficult to focus on near objects.
I'll get the magnifying glass then.
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This member was using a 4S as well, and after a bit of adjustments god pretty good results: https://goccf.com/t/160092&whichpage=1You don't necessarily need to spend all of that money on the accessories, just find a light source that works well. Just something for future reference. I for one was amazed with the results that were achieved in this thread. |
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That's actually a bit big and looks kind of expensive for me. I'm living abroad in a small dorm room so I don't think I can make that. Plus it will be hard for me when I have to move.
I just tried with what I have. I used a flashlight and a painting of mine (where the background is grey). I tried photographing a silver quarter but the glare is too bright and the only thing I can see is a white circle.
What I have in my rom are yellow lights. They're not bright either.
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03/20/2014 8:31 pm
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A direct flashlight would probably need something to diffuse it, like tissue paper or something.
The light box probably isn't necessary, unless you want to yield pictures as high quality as the ones in that thread.
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