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I'd wait for another member besides myself to tell you the best way to remove that gunk.
However yes that is a BIE die chip. Personally I stopped putting them in 2x2s, but I think if you're a newer collector, and you haven't found hundreds of them, then yes go for it.
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Pillar of the Community
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i appreciate your confirmation! ty! yes I am a new collector.
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Pillar of the Community
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Also, sorry for the extra questions but what does BIE stand for?
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Pillar of the Community
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Is it because the error happens within the letters IBE?
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Pillar of the Community
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Of course, I'm here to help
The BE in LIBERTY is where lots of die chips tend to form. Sometimes the die chip inside of BE looks like an I, giving it the name BIE.
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Pillar of the Community
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OK, got it! ty both. Guess I'll just hold on to this. Base on the prices for these kind of mistakes I don't think I'll be getting rich anytime soon!
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Pillar of the Community
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It isn't really a mistake, as in an error. It's known as a die event. As the die ages and wears, die cracks and chips become more prominent.
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Pillar of the Community
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makes cents! More of an wear and tear issue.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very common on cents of this era.
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Exactly, but instead of the wear and tear happening on the coin after it leaves the mint, the die (stamps the image on the blank coin planchet), is the thing which wears down.
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Also what's the best way to remove the superficial gunk on the coin? You can try a soak in Acetone. Use 100% acetone you can get at a hardware store - don't use fingernail polish remover. Put in a small glass jar (covered) and soak for a few hours then rinse and pat dry with a soft towel - doesn't hurt to try. |
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Good to know because I would use fingernail polish
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How about a soft q tip instead of soft towel?
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How about a soft q tip instead of soft towel? Anything soft that will absorb water is fine |
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Posted 12/13/2020 09:52 am
