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 What a nice coin! Not quite sure what it is? |
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Definitely ear wax. 100% sure it was a party trick. No, no. Possible some residue form something. Might be able to be taken off with some acetone.
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Rest in Peace
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I can't tell from the pics -- could be struck through debris or die cracks.
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Have you tried to nudge one, to see if it's just stuck on?
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Coinfrog ... This is a friend's coin, and he, John, lives in a state other than mine. I've asked him to watch this thread, and I'll solicit his responses. John's a longtime coin collector, and I'm hoping that by watching what happens with this thread, he'll join the CCF.
I'll encourage him to try the acetone test, gently, massaging with a soft Q-tip. Meanwhile, after seeing what other thoughts our CCF members offer, I'll contact John tomorrow.
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According to my friend: "THESE ARE LINES ON THE COIN THAT ARE MINTED RIGHT ON THE COIN JUST AS THEY ARE PART OF THE COIN."
If these were die chips, say resulting from an impaired die, would they not be more straight? The squiggly lines are all on the reverse periphery and appear to conform somewhat with the wreath's design characteristics.
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06/29/2015 09:37 am
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They could be "die dents" maybe. Similar to the 2004 Wisconsin quarter "extra leaf". Just speculating here though
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Cascade ... I'd not before heard that terminology, die dent. Here's a link for our readers: http://www.error-ref.com/die-dent/This is a possibility. Still, I'm struck by the appearance of these multiple, wavy lines that virtually blend into the design ... Multiple, curly die dents? Edited by ExoGuy
06/29/2015 10:09 am
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No idea what they are but sure looks like nothing Acetone will remove. Part of coin. Messed up dies possibly.
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Thanks exo, I learned it from Mike diamond in reference to the 2004 Wisconsin. Maybe you should pm him a link to this thread to get his opinion. Those pics aren't good enough for a definative answer though.
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Cascade ... I'm thinking that my buddy might best submit it to NGC. While it doesn't appear to be a major error, the grade is high, and the effects are curious.
I'll wait and see what some others suggest. I was hoping that Ken Potter might chime in with some thoughts.
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If incused, maybe struck through thread or piece of wire bristle.
If raised seems to erratic for a dent, and would need clearer pic to even guess at it. Rookies thought. Thanks, Doug.
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I think he can send it to coneca and they will confirm what error it is or isn't. Oh and Mike diamond is on their list of experts he would send it to though I'm not sure if he's modern specific or any us coin. I would give him a shout. It would cost your friend only $5 plus return postage to find out for sure what it is.
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Thanks, Cascade ... John is following this thread, so he can follow recommendations like yours.
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