Hard to see through the pixellation, but looks like damage. Probably a counting machine. You'll notice the bottom of Liberty is also missing. Circular damage like that is usually a counting machine.
The letters are there, just the bottom halves
are flattened from PMD - probably a counting
or rolling machine -
but it's damage.
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This was the first circulating coinage issued by Norman King William I after the conquest of Britain in 1066. The date is important because that was the beginning point of data collection of the King's demesne lands which later became part of a nationwide inventory of assets, commonly called the "Doomsday Book."
William also issued silver sceats from his private perfume factory on the Normandy coast, but that's another story.
@jmlanzaf said:
Hard to see through the pixellation, but looks like damage. Probably a counting machine. You'll notice the bottom of Liberty is also missing. Circular damage like that is usually a counting machine.
What is the best camera to use for taking clearer pictures. I will check my settings. I also use a magnification app with a camera
@jmlanzaf said:
Hard to see through the pixellation, but looks like damage. Probably a counting machine. You'll notice the bottom of Liberty is also missing. Circular damage like that is usually a counting machine.
What is the best camera to use for taking clearer pictures. I will check my settings. I also use a magnification app with a camera
You can only get so close with a cell phone camera or a straight digital camera. You need a macro lens or a USB microscope to get really close.
@jmlanzaf said:
Hard to see through the pixellation, but looks like damage. Probably a counting machine. You'll notice the bottom of Liberty is also missing. Circular damage like that is usually a counting machine.
What is the best camera to use for taking clearer pictures. I will check my settings. I also use a magnification app with a camera
You can only get so close with a cell phone camera or a straight digital camera. You need a macro lens or a USB microscope to get really close.
I have a microscope. I will check it there . I use an app. A magnifier camera
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Hard to see through the pixellation, but looks like damage. Probably a counting machine. You'll notice the bottom of Liberty is also missing. Circular damage like that is usually a counting machine.
wrapping machine damage imo
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The letters are there, just the bottom halves
are flattened from PMD - probably a counting
or rolling machine -
but it's damage.
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Thanks for posting this coin. I had to look up 1071, what a year!
I agree its damage.
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You will have to fix the camera first I am afraid.
This was the first circulating coinage issued by Norman King William I after the conquest of Britain in 1066. The date is important because that was the beginning point of data collection of the King's demesne lands which later became part of a nationwide inventory of assets, commonly called the "Doomsday Book."
William also issued silver sceats from his private perfume factory on the Normandy coast, but that's another story.
Definitely damage.... as Fred has stated...likely rolling machine....Cheers, RickO
What is the best camera to use for taking clearer pictures. I will check my settings. I also use a magnification app with a camera
You can only get so close with a cell phone camera or a straight digital camera. You need a macro lens or a USB microscope to get really close.
I have a microscope. I will check it there . I use an app. A magnifier camera
I have a 1071 nickel .. how much is it worth
If it looks similar to the above, it is only worth face value (5 cents).