What Is The Defect On This Coin???

Harry779 · May 13, 2013 12:07PM

Thanks For Looking

nwcoast · May 13, 2013 12:15PM

I'm not an expert.
That said, it looks like the date (especially the 5) is messed up.

Nice coin!

mrpaseo · May 13, 2013 12:20PM

<< The coin to the left was struck on a defective planchet. Defective planchets are caused by defective sheets from which the planchets are struck. Sheets can be defective for a variety reasons including impurities or debris in the metal used. Laminations are a form of defective planchets. >>

See example here

As for your coin, the photo is not clear enough for us to see what the issue is.

Ray

habaraca · May 13, 2013 12:28PM

looks like on the reverse there is some kind of crack going through the bell

Unknown · May 13, 2013 12:33PM

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CuKevin · May 13, 2013 12:37PM

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<< looks like on the reverse there is some kind of crack going through the bell >>

Yeah there is a big ol crack through the bell that has to be it. >>

messydesk · May 13, 2013 12:38PM

Pics are a bit small to be able to tell. Maybe there are some pre-strike voids on the obverse, or maybe some laminations.

ricko · May 14, 2013 12:27AM

The lower left of the bell appears 'mushy'...but really cannot tell much from the pictures... Cheers, RickO

Broadstruck · May 14, 2013 1:10AM

Hard to see anything as the pic is too small...

I think there's some minor planchet edge damage above "Liberty" which occurred within the upsetting mill process.