What Would This Be Called? Just Wear? 1941 Merc Seems Like It's Missing A Partial Layer Of Silver

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Jakescoin New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 12:26 pm Front and back both have the same issue where it seems that the outer edge has an extra layer than the middle area. Wondering if this is normal wear or a type of error. Thanks for looking! Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 12:30 pm Mercury planchets are not layered, they are 90% silver. Looks like it may be a stain on both sides. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8748 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 12:31 pm -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 12:32 pm Just a slight staining on the surface of the coin. Best to leave it intact. There can be a shadow of a die clash on the reverse during a clash: But the coin may have been rinsed and put way in a roll of coins, thus the residue you see? Report this Post to the Staff
Jakescoin New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 12:41 pm Staining makes sense. I'll have to take a closer look later on. Thanks for the input! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95805 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 1:11 pm A stain, or maybe sprayed on clear lacquer/varnish, Try a pure acetone soak to see if it comes off. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 1:23 pm Staining/residue remaining after 'the substance' evaporated--perhaps. I've seen similar looking coins (quarters, dimes, cents, etc.) over the many years. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 1:24 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 4:00 pm Me I will pronounce better after see a close up on the borders of what the others say staining. IMO I see an exfoliated planchet. Please provide a close-up photos if it is possible of the border of the lines. Almost in the part od the "D dot S" and "F dot A" Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 5:40 pm May have been "coated" at one point with something like glue that has now mostly worn off. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 07/10/2022 5:51 pm I agree, some sort of clear additive to the obverse and reverse. Not an error coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 630 Posts	Posted 07/18/2022 01:35 am "Silver Test: acid will do that Report this Post to the Staff
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