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chumpchange Valued Member Canada 98 Posts	Posted 11/25/2008 07:23 am Hello to all..I am new to coin collecting got into it when I found a error penny that was neat, now I have about 5 error coins from us and canada but never new if they were worth anything. The one I'm wondering about is a 1947 maple leaf penny that whem the date is level, kings head look straight up is that kind of error rare or what. I also have a us penny with blob of extra metal on word GOD and us quarter with extra metal on word WE, One clipped and one blank planchet. Report this Post to the Staff

justabeginner Pillar of the Community Australia 1014 Posts	Posted 11/25/2008 08:26 am We need pictures! And welcome to the forum.. :D Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 11/25/2008 10:37 am Welcome again! Regarding your 1947 ML cent, that's quite a die rotation, also known as "rotated die error". That sounds about 90 degrees--which is significant. The other coins with the blobs of metal sound like die chips. It would be great to see any photos you might have. Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 11/26/2008 09:04 am to CCF. Hard to respond without seeing it. Can you post pics? Report this Post to the Staff
chumpchange Valued Member Canada 98 Posts	Posted 11/28/2008 7:05 pm Well I went out and bought a digital camera so I can post some pics, now every time I Try to take a picture of the coins they come out as a shiny hole in the table cant see the coin at all. Whats your guys tricks for that. Also the penny with the extra metal on the word god I found out it is a know mistake called "the godless penny" not sure of the value though. Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 6:08 pm Your camera should have a 'close up' setting. use that setting. Mine as a medium and extra close settings. check your manual. also stabilize the camera. Tripod? There is an excellent picture taking forum here. Can't wait to start seeing 'em Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 11/29/2008 8:18 pm Every camera has a minimum focusing distance, and some have a special macro setting. Look in your manual on how to set your camera to "macro", and use a tripod and as small aperture as possible at the minimum distance. I usually shot at f25-f29 with a remote. Of course, I get technical with photos, but I'm sure if you play around you'll find something that works for you. Report this Post to the Staff
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