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Koprowski New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 1:02 pm Pulled this 1998P 5c out due to an apparent raised date that looks to have been double-stamped. The numbers and MM are all raised (and are the only parts of the coin that are) and bolded compared to a typical 1998 shown to the right for comparison. I know that MD often materializes as a shelf on the letters, which can be seen looking at the bottom-left of the '1'. would this also cause the letters to be twice as high and bold? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 2:12 pm to CCF. What is your coin taking photo set up? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73712 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 2:56 pm The date has just taken a hit, not an error coin. PSD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Koprowski New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 3:10 pm "Taking a hit" would explain why there's a piece missing but why is the date bolded and twice as thick (the img doesn't do it justice, but compared to multiple regular examples of same year, it is definitely about twice as thick in the date). I'm a novice here. Trying to understand the mechanics behind what would cause such raised lettering? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Koprowski New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 3:15 pm @John1, My photo taking setup is https://amzn.to/30iZbFD this USB digital microscope that apparently doesn't allow me to save the images to my computer. It does have a nice screen though so I ended up just taking a picture of the microscope screen with my phone. I just overlaid coin in question on top of a benchmark 1998P for reference. Edited by Koprowski 09/16/2019 3:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 4:37 pm looks pretty normal to me. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 5:05 pm The apparent difference in relief may be due to such mundane factors as the die state or a slight variance in the set up of the machinery. I don't imagine it'll command a premium. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 5:34 pm Hits not only show the damage but the metal it hits also moves and often looks strange if the hit is on a date or a mint mark. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/16/2019 5:48 pm Koprowski, I think it says you can save a pic to your PC or your phone #12304;4.3" LCD Digital Microscope#12305;With the 4.3 inch LCD,you could see the object directly,do not need PC. It brings much convenience to you. In addition,the screen microscope support PC . It is compatible for Win7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8 ,Android 4.4 .IOS 9.0 or above John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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