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Just incredibly worn down. Surprising the zinc isn't showing though...not sure why that is, giving the "flattened" condition of the coin... EDIT: Can't you all tell I'm not thinking properly? Thought both coins were 84's...one is, the other worn one is more probably a pre-82...my brain...wow.
Also, I'm not quite sure there's such a thing as "mint error scrap".
Edited by Groszy
05/08/2014 10:38 pm
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Yes the other penny is next to it for comparison that's all... it is just the one coin in question. My buddy says that a piece of scrap metal gets in the hopper some how and ends up getting stamped hence the scrap error..?
Also the coin in question says 1960 on it.
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05/08/2014 11:03 pm
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That type mint error would be very rare. Since, it was found on a beach, I would bet it was just worn down by water and sand. BTW  |
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THis is what my buddy said who held the coin in his hand. "If you can find a way to wear a penny down so it's paper thin without wiping out the design I'll eat my hat. It's just not possible. Grab a file or sandpaper or something and try it yourself. The flat background of the design on a regular penny is thicker than your coin. No way you can wear it that thin and still see the design."
And Thank you for the welcome :)
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a file or sandpaper would hit the high points first. Stuck in sand at a beach (or sand blasting) would grind every surface down at the same time rate.
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Try looking at pictures of acid coins. Basically they are coins that are left in acid. The acid wears down every surface evenly. So, you get a coin that still has the design, but it is very thin and the diameter is smaller.
This is what happened to your coin, except it is eroded by the sand and water in the beach instead of acid.
I've never heard of a "mint error scrap" either.
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Well, if your buddy said "Mint error scrap cent," 1) There is no such thing as a "mint error scrap cent." 2) That buddy of yours doesn't know too much about error coins / damaged coins. I assume that the coin's surfaces were gradually eroded away until it became a flat piece of thin copper with outlines of the design left. Very likely because ot was found on a beach. Quote:
THis is what my buddy said who held the coin in his hand. "If you can find a way to wear a penny down so it's paper thin without wiping out the design I'll eat my hat." Well, he's got to eat his hat.  |
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It has been placed in acid
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Just to add to the nay's any scrap copper would be the same thickness as the coins blanks. The punches would all be the same dia. as the coins. Your friend doesn't have a clue! Contrary to what is said about metal detector finds, not all are valuable.
As been said the coin could have been in the water and sand since the 60's some 50' plus years. Since you believe your friend over the collectors of error coins on this site. Take it to your local coin shop, if they don't laugh you out the door. You will find out that true errors can cost as little as a dollar!
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I didn't say I believe my friend although it would have been nice lol I was just showing you guys what he was telling me. I appreciate all your feedback, that is why I came here to find out :) My first thought when I found it was that it was sanded down from being in the sand lol no pun intended lol As my friend was telling me how rare it was I just couldn't get the heart pumping in excitement and had my doubts, I guess the gut instinct is a powerful source lol There goes my hope for a new machine or telescope lol
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It looks like an acid damaged coin to me. John1  |
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Russian Federation
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Theoretically, it could be a major lamination or something equally ridiculous; I have seen similar examples posted previously. But in that case it would've been far sharper.
I agree: this one - especially considering where it was found - is almost certainly just worn down by sand and water. It's a cool piece - I would've certainly kept it if I was the finder - but it's not really all that valuable other than for looking funny.
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I agree with those that mention an acid bath.
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There is no such thing as a "mint error scrap cent." Quote:
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I meant the terminology itself, not the type of error.
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