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808Treasure New Member United States 20 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 9:06 pm Hi everyone- does this look like an error coin? Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25092 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 9:10 pm It looks like someone added a few drops of some chemical to it that removed the oxidation. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73945 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 9:19 pm Not an error, just damage. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3468 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 9:19 pm It looks like glue residue. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 9:59 pm I agree with @nfine that this is likely clear glue that has protected this one area from decades of toning and circulation wear. "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." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 10:23 pm I would agree. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 07/20/2023 10:55 pm yes, there is a layer of glue on the center protecting it from toning out. 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
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