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I took a few pictures I was hoping to get some opinions on. The first two pictures I was wondering if they're cracks in those two separate locations, or does anyone have any idea what they would be? The following pictures would these be doubled die Or machine doubled? The very last picture of the bear, any idea if this is one of those with the extra claw? Any help would be very much appreciated.           |
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Looks like machine damage on the lettering, I'm 100% on this bit, and a couple scratches to me but the pictures aren't the greatest either. Better pictures (less blurry) would be helpful.
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Rest in Peace
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The first two look like thread stuck on coin, try acetone. All others are MD, notice the shelf-like effect or just plain damage. Doubling has tendency to affect all devices in set area and appears " softer/smoother" on the edges, even increased in size from normal.  |
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First image: lint or thread on coin. Maybe a strand of cotton if you were cleaning with a q-tip. Second image: hair on coin. Most of the rest: Machine Doubling. I can't see anything in the cropped shot of LIBERTY, and I'm not sure what I should be looking for in the claw, so I'll abstain from opining on that one. Edited by Druu
03/26/2017 11:18 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I agree on the MD. On the first coin it looks like the string or whatever is sitting on top of the coin. For the ones that you are showing the IGWT I think that is from Die Deterioration not MD. The extra claw is correct "die chip". Some even have 2 and 3 between on the paw and they look pretty cool,. Edited by CoinCents
03/26/2017 11:28 pm
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Thank you guys! looking back at that it's probably my own hair lol, wouldn't be the first time, eww
Thank you for the feedback on the MD, I can never figure that out.
Thank you for the feedback. I find it very helpful.
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Pillar of the Community
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John that is a great link, thanks for sharing.
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That's really helpful. Thank you John for sharing the link.
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You guys are welcome. I have had it in my favs list for a long time now. John1  |
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