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 I usually don't hunt for errors or varieties very often, except for the obvious ones, so does anyone have any recommendations as to what I should be looking for? Most of these are gonna be LMC, maybe some LWC. Probably 30-40 pounds worth. Any suggestions will be appreciated and I will keep the thread updated with any finds. Thanks for looking! Edited by keepcalmandcoinon
04/02/2017 11:41 pm
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When Ever I get a lot (though not as many as you have there). I first sort them by decade, then year and then year MM. It is much easier to find the differences or errors when you are looking at the same specific year etc. I also, will have open on my computer the website for Doubled Dies, varieties, etc. then when I see something that catches my eye I look it up.
coppercoins.com
doubleddie.com
cudsoncoins.com
maddieclashes.com
varietyvista.com
There are others, but here is a start
Good luck and Have some Fun.
Don't forget to have some eye drops handy.
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http://goccf.com/t/284783I didn't want to type out my response again, and there are more useful responses on that thread. Good luck!
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Coin cents, that's a great suggestion. I think I'll start with separating them. Thank you for the input.
Druu , thank you for the link. I will definitely check it out and see what it says there.
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04/02/2017 11:10 pm
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I was gonna say get another one of those buckets and add Corona and ice (lime optional) but, that probably wouldn't mesh too well with finding true doubled dies.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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1st update came alot quicker than I thought. What do you guys think of this one? 1984 D  |
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It looks like split plating on the MM south east with zinc rot to follow.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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04/03/2017 12:00 am
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Spruett001- after looking at it again that's what it looks like. Thank you.
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Does anyone think there could be an adverse metal reaction between the bucket and the coins,damaging the coins? John1 |
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I would say yes, after a prolonged period of sitting in the bucket which is most likely made of tin together with the moisture build up!
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Does anyone think there could be an adverse metal reaction between the bucket and the coins, damaging the coins? I had the same thought. A galvanized bucket with unknown paint residue. Would think long term storage would not be recommended.  Thanks, Doug. |
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That's not what the coins are being kept in, it was just used to transport them from the owners house to mine. It was the only thing they had handy to put the coins in. That bucket is the LAST thing I would keep coins in.
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A galvanized bucket with unknown paint residue. Looks like an ice bucket to me. It is a galvanized bucket, which is Zinc just like the newer Zinc cents. It will damage Copper coins with moisture from the atmosphere. |
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Check out this post -which was just started today - for info on "what to look for" with your hoard. there is 1 main post and then other posts are referenced within it. Might help you on key dates to go through first. http://goccf.com/t/284842Good Luck |
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Zinc RotQuote:Zinc rot is actually galvanic corrosion between the Copper and Zinc layers. The Copper plating on cents is very thin and during the striking of the coins, the plating can sometimes split open. Sometimes this splitting is large enough to see, such as we see with split plate doubling. The sharper edges on the die, where the devices are, sometimes catches on the thin Copper layer and it tears. One area that is notorious for this is the mint mark. This crack in the Copper plating can allow moisture to get between the two metals. Now we have two dissimilar metals with an electrolyte (the water) in place to create a tiny galvanic cell. Rapid corrosion of the Zinc will occur creating what we call "Zinc rot". Something similar happens with the Zinc coated Steel cents from 1943, but once the Zinc starts to break down rust will form on the Steel core. The rust can sometimes seal the damaged area from exposure and stop the process. If the Zinc coating is very thin, or the rust too agressive, the coin will eventually get over taken by the corrosion and rust away. http://www.lincolncentsonline.com/Q&A.html
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