@DCW said:
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
@DCW said:
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
Interesting and great explanation, that makes sense
@DCW said:
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
Thanks for the explanation. Pretty bizarre!
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@DCW said:
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
Interesting and great explanation, that makes sense
Came across this tonight. Something made the eye double. Now look at it's date. May not be a scratch as the filtering
needs more time to be sure. Hey, I just found it.
@DCW said:
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
Interesting and great explanation, that makes sense
Came across this tonight. Something made the eye double. Now look at it's date. May not be a scratch as the filtering
needs more time to be sure. Hey, I just found it.
If you filter it enough, you'll discover it's a 55 DDO
Coins are Neato!
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@OAKSTAR said:
Is a retained staple any part of the minting process equipment?
Not that I'm aware of. Obviously staples are around the mint as I have handled a few of these over the years.
Roger that. Thanks!
I've heard these are not staples, but bristles from a wire brush. I don't know if that's true (or provable either way) but a wire brush makes more sense to me than staples.
@OAKSTAR said:
Is a retained staple any part of the minting process equipment?
Not that I'm aware of. Obviously staples are around the mint as I have handled a few of these over the years.
Roger that. Thanks!
I've heard these are not staples, but bristles from a wire brush. I don't know if that's true (or provable either way) but a wire brush makes more sense to me than staples.
Yes, this whole major mint error thing also seems to be a "not provable either way" thing. Are they legitimate mint errors that legitimately escape the mint in mint bags into circulation or midnight requisitions by clever mint employees? Either way, it's intriguing.
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@OAKSTAR said:
Is a retained staple any part of the minting process equipment?
Not that I'm aware of. Obviously staples are around the mint as I have handled a few of these over the years.
Roger that. Thanks!
I've heard these are not staples, but bristles from a wire brush. I don't know if that's true (or provable either way) but a wire brush makes more sense to me than staples.
My examples above are staples for sure. I also have wire bristles which are quite different. Let me find some photos.
@ctf_error_coins said:
Here is a grading mistake as the coin is for sure a higher grade. I am cracking it out to Submit to a different TPG for the grade the coin deserves.
Is photo one and photo 3 the same coin? If it is then the photo one looks a lot interesting.
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Goes with my 1921. Now I just need the 21-D.
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No, that belongs to @ctf_error_coins and its for sale
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
This type was a mistake to begin with. May as well have an error.
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Not a major error, but it sure is an attractive coin.
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Here is a unique 1969 D ...
I never understood the "dropped letter" thing. How does this happen?
I'm assuming it is incused
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
In this case, the "A" got filled probably with grease and debris becoming hard pack and then breaking lose and falling onto an unstruck planchet and then struck by the dies leaving an impression.
Interesting and great explanation, that makes sense
It's all about what the people want...
Thanks for the explanation. Pretty bizarre!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Came across this tonight. Something made the eye double. Now look at it's date. May not be a scratch as the filtering
needs more time to be sure. Hey, I just found it.
Send that one over to me so it will be properly taken care of
Godless Jefferson ...
I don't know about exceptional but this is one that I used to own and enjoyed for a while. Kinda common if I recall. This is my photo of it.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Not an error coin, but cool nonetheless ...
If you filter it enough, you'll discover it's a 55 DDO
Would go well pairing up with the Lincoln Atheist Cent from the 1970's.
I just backed up all my new coin photos.
All of my high resolution coin photos and nature photos are on 3 separate External Hard Drives and in a fire proof safe.
The same images are also on the hard drive of my desktop computer.
Every important photo to me is secure.
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
That is NOT struck through cloth. It is "formerly glued to cloth".
Key date multi error. off center and a retained cud rev.
Looks like no one has posted a double denomination coin so here is mine.
10-4,
My Instagram picturesErik
My registry sets
Wide AM - Struck 65% Off-Center
Another stunning thread @ctf_error_coins!!
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Any thoughts on what this could be? It would be great if it could be identified as part/a peice of the Minting process equipment!
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Struck in retained staple. Rare and sought after and sold.
Is a retained staple any part of the minting process equipment?
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Not that I'm aware of. Obviously staples are around the mint as I have handled a few of these over the years.
Roger that. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Crazy stuff! Stunning!! 👍🏻 👍🏻
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I've heard these are not staples, but bristles from a wire brush. I don't know if that's true (or provable either way) but a wire brush makes more sense to me than staples.
Yes, this whole major mint error thing also seems to be a "not provable either way" thing. Are they legitimate mint errors that legitimately escape the mint in mint bags into circulation or midnight requisitions by clever mint employees? Either way, it's intriguing.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
My examples above are staples for sure. I also have wire bristles which are quite different. Let me find some photos.
Here is an example of a Rolled In Steel Wire Bristle ...
And another rolled in steel wire bristle ....
Those at the mint sure do get creative.
OR common sense tells us ...
Machines break, people make mistakes, and random things happed when producing billions of coins.
But some EXPERTS here never make mistakes.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Everyone makes mistakes.
Some people Learn from their mistakes and some chose not to.
Here is a grading mistake as the coin is for sure a higher grade. I am cracking it out to Submit to a different TPG for the grade the coin deserves.
So you must have thought I was talking about you. Thanks for the reality check and feedback.
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
Is photo one and photo 3 the same coin? If it is then the photo one looks a lot interesting.
One of my few error coins........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I am unsure if this is a mint or man error.
Sorry that one got stuck in a washing machine and is damaged.
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With respect to Roosevelt's beard? Yes, I like that orientation better, too.
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