New error purchases (UPDATED)- Error of the Month Club (UPDATED)

jmcu12

OK - Technical Difficulties aside, I think this one should work

I got these off the bay about a week ago - hope you enjoy. They are from the Error of the Month Club. Anyone have more information about this club; I realize they are probably no longer in business but they are fascinating I think!

The broadstruck dime, which I have a close-up of seems very unique, I have not seen full reeding like that on a silver dime. Maybe it is common but I thought it was very neat.

Lastly, I came across the cent planchets with the webbing of steel wartime cent planchets. I have never seen the webbing of this type of coin so, again, I thought it was a neat pick up.

Hope y'all enjoy as much as I do!

FredWeinberg

This was run by a Jim Heine, who I knew back
in the late 60's and early 70's.

He was part of the San Diego Error Club group;
I don't know too much about the FDC or how
many were issued - I've bought them off of
Ebay every few years when they've shown up.

I'm guessing that there were maybe 3-4 dozen members
of the Error Coin of the Month Club deal, maybe somewhat
more, but I don't think that info was available back then,
and certainly not now.

Jim was a very nice guy, probably in his late 40's/early
50's back at that time; he was, in once sense, typical
of the error collector who actively promoted the hobby
then.

By the way, Lemon Grove is a suburb of the San Diego area.


I hope that someone else might be able to contribute a
memory or two...

jmcu12

Thanks Fred - I think I might start collecting these and leaving the coins in place.

seanq

I was wondering who won that, I was one of the underbidders. If you have a chance I'd love to see a closer pic of the other coin inthe envelope, the ragged clip.

I would check that carefully and make sure the plastic inserts are not PVC, I've seen other envelopes from the same promotion where the coin looked terribly corroded.


Sean Reynolds

jmcu12

Hey Sean!

I did notice that there is some corrosion going on. I wanted to keep them in the envelope but I guess I should get them out ASAP?



What do you think acetone first and then a quick dip? JK


Other ideas?

jmcu12

I took the coins out of the holder and dipped them in Acetone - I am very glad that I did as there has been some corrosion. The corrosion is most evident on the dime scrap where the toning is noticeably missing. It is also evident on the reverse of the dime - but in hand the dime does not look that bad at all.

They are in 2x2 holders now; I think I will attach them and place them back in the envelope somehow - at least they will maintain their original intended presentation.

Also, in looking at the obverse of the dime a little closer - could someone please educate me on what I am seeing at about 7 thru 11 o'clock at the rim? Is it just the effects of the broadstrike that is causing that or is there something else going on?

GrumpyEd

The planchet strip is a neat item, never seen one before.

The way they shipped the stuff is interesting. No insurance, in plain view.
I guess they thought nobody would care to take a messed up dime fragment.

errormaven

The serrations along the perimeter in the SW quadrant would be indicative of collar clash.