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Is this a die chip? Extreme closeup pics.

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,921 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes. Despite what the highest point looks like (which may have taken a hit of some kind), the "chip" area blends into the field in such a way that it is "as struck" in that respect, where a die chip seems the only logical conclusion from here.

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  • Married2CoinsMarried2Coins Posts: 547 ✭✭✭

    Take a toothpick and see if it goes under the spur. If it does, metal was pushed off the top of the numeral . If so, break it off with the toothpick because it is detracting.

    Great images. What equipment are you using? Electron microscope? Let's please see more!

  • rmpsrpmsrmpsrpms Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The coin also shows some light MachineDamage Doubling.

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  • GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agree with others, not a die chip but damage from a hit that has moved the metal.

  • in2Coinsin2Coins Posts: 353 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is an angled gap underneath from side pic view.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,102 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fantastic photo. For me,think it's the best ever posted.

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 34,175 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @in2Coins said:
    There is an angled gap underneath from side pic view.

    If there's a gap underneath, it's just damage to the coin.

  • Married2CoinsMarried2Coins Posts: 547 ✭✭✭

    @KiwiNumi He who laughs last, laughs best. Toothpicks are a great tool to have when examining coins.

  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,312 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Outstanding images!

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  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,025 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your photography is superb. Yes, it seems to be chip.

  • Married2CoinsMarried2Coins Posts: 547 ✭✭✭
    edited October 28, 2024 4:24AM

    @gonzer said:
    Your photography is superb. Yes, it seems to be chip.

    Do you see all the cracks in the metal next to the movement? Die chips don't have an undercut either. I vote micro damage - again.

    OP, what equipment are you using to make the image?

  • in2Coinsin2Coins Posts: 353 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Married2Coins said:

    @gonzer said:
    Your photography is superb. Yes, it seems to be chip.

    Do you see all the cracks in the metal next to the movement? Die chips don't have an undercut either. I vote micro damage - again.

    OP, what equipment are you using to make the image?

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,963 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like damage to the coin.

  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 28, 2024 1:25PM

    From the second set of photos, I would say that is not a die chip but minute damage.
    What are you using to take these pictures as they are all the best closeups that I have seen on this forum?
    Nicely done.
    Wayne

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,327 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In stereo as well, coool

  • in2Coinsin2Coins Posts: 353 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @WAYNEAS said:
    From the second set of photos, I would say that is not a die chip but minute damage.
    What are you using to take these pictures as they are all the best closeups that I have seen on this forum?
    Nicely done.
    Wayne

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  • privatecoinprivatecoin Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing photos.

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