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cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 09/26/2015 01:02 am It is difficult to know exactly what a coin is by looking at a photo. I'm sure having the coin in hand would be a completely different story. Can you give us a photo from a 90° angle so we are looking straight on at the coin? A photo of the reverse side might help shed some light also. Edited by cwb 09/26/2015 01:07 am Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/26/2015 01:30 am Thank you Slamnbass. I'll take more pics tomorrow cwb, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 11:22 am Here is a reverse image and a straight on view of the obverse. This obverse image isn't as clear as the pictures I took earlier with the cent held up to the light. Report this Post to the Staff
billymac11 Pillar of the Community United States 613 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 12:21 pm Looks like PMD, but maybe it's also counterfeit (who counterfeits pennies?) Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 12:24 pm Can you weigh it? Looks kind of weird overall could just be me Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 12:36 pm It weighs correctly, at 3.09g, slamnbass. The other pictures I took show much more detail billymac11. Edited by Joecontois 09/30/2015 12:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
cherrypickersaddict Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 12:49 pm yeah, id put it in a 2x2 because its just that interesting, really cant think of a way this could be done on accident? Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 12:59 pm That's what I thought cherrypicker. I don't know how it could be made to look like this though other than by being struck with a die. I say that because of the elements in the other letters of 'LIBERTY,' and because I don't see any tool marks or damage marks around the 'Y' in question. Maybe it's an 'amateur minter' who's responsible. Edited by Joecontois 09/30/2015 1:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 1:06 pm Would it be possible to take a highly magnified, clear, photo of the Y in question? Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 1:11 pm Sorry Pete, I don't believe I have the proper equipment. I've been using my smart phone. I have access to a digital camera, but I'm not sure of the megapixels at the moment, and I don't know if that would produce ample magnification. I've never taken a picture such as this, so maybe you have some suggestions of how I could make that happen? Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 1:27 pm The only suggestion I have is to point out that adequate digital microscopes can be purchased for $20 or less. Here is one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2MP-500...em234ec253f2 Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 1:38 pm If hou have a loupe try putting that flat against your iphone lense and take pic-there are also some good apps out there I use 'olloclip' and love it-i use that app with my loupe still Edited by Slamnbass 09/30/2015 1:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Joecontois Valued Member United States 418 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 1:43 pm Thanks guys. I'll post another picture when I'm able. Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 6:04 pm I'd spend it, PMD IMHO. Report this Post to the Staff
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