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I decided to look at all my possible planchet errors again because I got a microscope last month. I've held onto this coin, even though I've mostly believed it to be some really odd damage (especially Lincolns face). Even without the microscope I could see a faint border line on the reverse, under OF AMERICA. I am new at this, but that line didnt seem like damage to me! However, I now notice on the reverse, what appears to be a man sitting under the word UNUM. I rememebr at one point learning about an old Roman coin, where the emperor was sitting like that and was dominating his enemies in some way, can anyone think of what coin I am talking about? I havent learnt much about Roman coins, partly because they are not readily available to me! I mean, this might be an error or that old Roman coin I once read of, but if not I'm glad it's made me research and learn about them more! Any input is appreciated thank you!     |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Circulation damage. But the coin is still a Wheat cent to add to the wheat pile:  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Post Strike Damage ( PSD). Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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 to CCF..next post please align your pixs,could not find the sitting man..but I now know the man with a pain in his neck...  ...me best of luck for future finds |
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Ya for sure! It ends up crooked because the screen with the microscope and I'm trying to get as much the coin in the frame!
Also this coin weighs 2.78 grams I forgot to add that!
Thank you for everyone's input! :)
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What make and model of scope? John1  |
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New Member
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@john1 hi! This is the title of it on AmazonPlugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand for Windows, Mac, Linux (2 MP, 250x Magnification). It was really inexpensive and works very well I think :) |
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@greasy fingers
Oh and the little man I see, his hat is under the U, and the bottom of him is under the M
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I havent learnt much about Roman coins, partly because they are not readily available to me! Please come on over to the Ancients and Medievals section of CCF and lurk for a little while: http://goccf.com/f/51"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Just coincident damage, I think. It's like seeing the Virgin Mary on a piece of burnt toast. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
07/02/2019 08:57 am
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Ya ty everyone!! I realized by looking at the actual coin without a microscope how dumb I was to think it could be something else, unless someone carved miniature microscopic scenes hahaha :p
And @Spence thank you I definitely will!! :)
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They do!  |
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