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Valued Member
United States
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You clearly see the extra letters in these 2 pics. For the other pics see my first post on this but those don't show much except the front and back of the coin.  
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Quote: You clearly see the extra letters in these 2 pics. I'm not sure about others but I sure don't. That is why it's always a good practice to tell us about what you are seeing or point them out with arrows or circles.
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Valued Member
 United States
67 Posts |
Are you familiar with the 1983 extra letters? These are in the same spots....between the I and N and on the G
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Why don't you do what you told someone else to do with their coin? Quote: CerealxKiller said: Use a pencil eraser on it and see if it comes off http://goccf.com/t/472746#4181283
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Valued Member
 United States
67 Posts |
My coin isn't stained otherwise I would. I wouldnt use chemicals on my coins
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like scratches and Pareidolia. I am not seeing any extra letters at all.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Yes - this is the 1983 "Extra Letters In Motto" - it is a "counter clash" but it is not what you are showing us........... 
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Valued Member
 United States
67 Posts |
Okay, maybe its just me seeing too many coins, I search thousands and it takes a toll over time. I'm sure you guys can relate, but I can swear it looks like theres a letter between the I and N. Its probably one of those things where ill look at it again in a month and say "what was I thinking" haha
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Quote: Its probably one of those things where ill look at it again in a month and say "what was I thinking" haha Or when you wake up tomorrow after some sleep..... 
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Valued Member
 United States
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Marv I know my picture sucks but if you saw the coin in person youd see it clearly. Mine doesn't have the scratches over the letters but the N is where it should be. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this but if you want I can mail you the coin so you can see it and then youll see. Ill even mail it with a couple bucks for the stamp when you return it.
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Moderator
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Moderator
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Thanks for posting that image Marve - now I know what I'm supposed to be looking for - but, unfortunately I do not see that on the OPs coin above..
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1998 Posts |
Your pictures are very good but not seeing a counter clash or extra letters
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I probably should not say anything but I think you are making a big mistake. When an expert tries to teach a beginner how to properly clean coins and rather than saying thank you, you repeat what you believe (using a pencil eraser) to clean coins. Do what you want but one of these days you will have a nice coin and your method of cleaning will devalue it. Proper chemicals as suggested is the only way to clean coins. People here with a lot of experience are only trying to help you.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, beware Pareidolia. On the matter of pencil erasers--I experimented with a few worthless, well-circulated and stained/grimy Lincoln cents. The results were less than optimal--much stuff was removed, but stuff in crevasses--while reduced somewhat--remained. Examining the 'treated' areas with a 10X magnifying glass showed a bevy of lovely rub lines which weren't there before.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 Not seeing any extra letters.
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