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What error(s) is (are) going on with this Bermuda 1984 5 Cents?

braddickbraddick Posts: 24,145 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'll show a regular struck coin and follow it up with a recent error coin I purchased.
I am curious about what is happening with it (other than the severe damage/verdigris on the reverse!).



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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,715 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ate the two coins the same size?

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,145 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. The off-centered one is smaller, and the metal content appears different.

    peacockcoins

  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,500 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Exactly my thoughts. Get that darned verdigris off. I have used ammonia to some effect on such and on nickel or copper nickel coins, OMS and otherwise.....

    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Struck on an incorrect planchet error. You could see if if the weight matches any other Bermuda coins. However, if this was struck by a contract mint (Franklin Mint for example), the host planchet may be difficult to identify.

    I would also check the edge around the missing portion to make sure somebody didn't get creative with a grinder.

    FYI - I think that verdigris/corrosion is going to be difficult to remove or stabilize

    Member of the ANA since 1982
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