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coincollector8300 New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 10:31 am I recently got this 3 cent piece and I'm wondering what's going on with it. I got five other 3 cents with this one and this is the only one that looks like this. Is it some kind of error or just a damaged coin? Report this Post to the Staff

Classic Coins Pillar of the Community United States 940 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 1:35 pm Welcome! This coin appears to suffer from corrosion and an attempt to remove the corrosion with harsh chemicals or acid. There are some raised areas on the obverse that don't look like the normal die cracks that are common with this issue. The top one looks like a lamination (peeling), but there is something else going on there. Anyone else have any ideas on the raised areas? Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 1:50 pm Agree corroded and harshly cleaned. Maybe a Cud at 4 oclock? Assuming you didn't pay much for it, right? I like it, a keeper! Edited by edweather 05/24/2015 1:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 1:55 pm I see a rim Cud around 11 o'clock on the reverse. I think it probably spent some time in a rusty can then someone tried to clean the rust off of it. I love the coin though! Report this Post to the Staff
coincollector8300 New Member United States 9 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 3:00 pm Thanks for all the replies! Yeah, I only payed $4 for it and the other five 3 Cents. That's not a bad deal, is it? Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 5:12 pm Quote: I only payed $4 for it and the other five 3 Cents. That's not a bad deal, is it? A great deal. Report this Post to the Staff
Afab67 Valued Member United States 156 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 8:26 pm Good rescue Coincollector. Breaks my heart to see a coin ruined by ignorance. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 05/24/2015 8:45 pm Pics aren't quite clear enough to tell, but there almost seems to be spark erosion artifacts on both faces. Makes me wonder, as do both of the anomalous spots on the obverse at Noon and 4:00, and the date. It's enough to continue looking and reserve judgement for the moment. Report this Post to the Staff
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