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Johnny Coin New Member Canada 11 Posts	Posted 10/04/2014 8:48 pm I have 2 of these "errors". A 1944 No Chrome and A 1945 Partial Chrome. What are these considered as and why did they get into the General public with no chrome plating? Report this Post to the Staff

DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9864 Posts	Posted 10/04/2014 9:06 pm Wartime, demand for coin was high, manpower was in short supply, at the time quality control for coins took a back seat to quality control of primer caps and other wartime necessities being produced at the mint. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
Johnny Coin New Member Canada 11 Posts	Posted 10/04/2014 9:10 pm How many do you think got out? Report this Post to the Staff
Pacificoin Pillar of the Community Canada 5394 Posts	Posted 10/05/2014 08:36 am as many as you can still make in the basement. these coins are easily altered and are NOT in Charltons anymore. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsguy Pillar of the Community Canada 2301 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 3:56 pm Jack, the altered coins are easily recognizable. That is the ICCS way out do to screw ups by them. No more no less. Report this Post to the Staff
pennysaver Pillar of the Community Canada 937 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:08 pm It's good to know that there are ways to tell the altered coins from the legit ones. I've got a few that I've had for years -- how do I tell if mine are genuine no-chrome or basement jobs? Report this Post to the Staff
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