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Greenstang

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    Greenstang got a reaction from Sharann in Newbie Question   
    That is what is known as a misaligned die (MAD) on the Reverse. The Obverse looks normal.. Is It is not off enough to have any premium.
    There is no Doubling on your coin.
    Also please do not hold coins in your hand. Lay it on a flat surface to shoot your photos. If that was a valuable coin, your fingerprints would greatly reduce the value.
     
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Jfanth in What worth would you give it?   
    Please start a new posting for each coin. It only causes confusion when there is more than one coin on a post.
    Also to answer your question, both sides of the coin will have to be shown. ( This should be done in all cases)
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    Greenstang got a reaction from bsshog40 in 1973 Dime   
    Don't know where you got your info from, but the normal weight for that dime is 2.27g so you are .01g over which is well within spec.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from KarenHolcomb in 1965 East Caribbean States 5 cent/and a riddle   
    A coin
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Sharann in 1982 D Penny   
    Glad to see that you are learning Sharran. It is better than just posting every piece of pocket change like some people and hoping that someone hear can find an error on it.
    You can’t always tell the difference between zinc and copper but most of the time if you look at the fields (the surface), you will see that on zinc coins it has a more textured appearance and maybe even shows signs of plate bubbling. If you look at a copper coin, unless it has been damaged, you will find that the fields are smoother. The last coin posted is a good example of a zinc coin.
     
     
     
     
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    Greenstang got a reaction from MarkFeld in 1982 D Penny   
    Glad to see that you are learning Sharran. It is better than just posting every piece of pocket change like some people and hoping that someone hear can find an error on it.
    You can’t always tell the difference between zinc and copper but most of the time if you look at the fields (the surface), you will see that on zinc coins it has a more textured appearance and maybe even shows signs of plate bubbling. If you look at a copper coin, unless it has been damaged, you will find that the fields are smoother. The last coin posted is a good example of a zinc coin.
     
     
     
     
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Hinkle in 1965 East Caribbean States 5 cent/and a riddle   
    A coin
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Oldhoopster in 1983 silver penny   
    Right, except the OP's coin is a 1983.The same theory still applies though.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from JT2 in 1943 s steeling do   
    What do I think? I think it has been plated.
    Show a photo of the edge to verify.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Jfanth in Wisconsin Quarter   
    Welcome to the Forum
    Is it incuse or flush with field. Can’t be a shadow as it is pointing the wrong way.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Ynnohj in 1969 D double struck obverse?is it possible?thanks   
    It is just damage. You cannot have only part of a coin double struck, the whole coin would be double struck resulting in everything being doubled.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from bsshog40 in 1951 s wheat pennie   
    It’s a die chip, no extra value.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from SVO_Seth in 1991 Penny Error?   
    It is a slight MAD (Misaligned Die) . No extra value.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from SVO_Seth in 2007 S James Madison Proof   
    It's an impaired Proof, it has been damaged.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from SVO_Seth in 1977 Quarter Edge Defect   
    Not an error, it's damage. Looks like it has corroded.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Oldhoopster in 1991 Penny Error?   
    It is a slight MAD (Misaligned Die) . No extra value.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Oldhoopster in 1983 uncirculated penny with many errors   
    Welcome to the Forum
    I always get a little apprehensive when someone says "multiple errors" on a coin. It is hard enough to find one true error let alone multiples.
    When posting, please point out the area you think is an error so that we know what you are referring to.
    From what I can see, there are no errors on your coin but there is damage like Die Deterioration, Machine Doubling, Plating Bubbles etc.
    FYI, there are only a limited number of things that can happen during the striking of a coin to cause an error, but there are many things that can cause damage.
    If you want to know what true errors are, refer to this website which illustrates and explains what is classed as an error.
    error-ref.com
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    Greenstang got a reaction from dollarfan in 1982 D 25c (what do i have here?)(d.d.r?)   
    What you see is a “lil” bit of Machine Doubling.
    Nice photography though
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Oldhoopster in A couple of German Second Reich coins   
    The value for the two of them is probably less than a dollar.
    Up to you whether you want to hang on to them or not.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Mr.Bill347 in A couple of German Second Reich coins   
    The value for the two of them is probably less than a dollar.
    Up to you whether you want to hang on to them or not.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from RonnieR131 in ICCS Grading - Any Opinions?   
    Good thinking Roger, look at how much you could save with shipping charges for a bulk submission.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from l.cutler in 1982 D small date copper Penny   
    That coin on the scale is not the same coin you showed originally. The first coin showing  is a Small Date, the coin on the scale is a Large Date. Confusing.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from AliciaB in 1982 D small date copper Penny   
    Show us the coin on a scale.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from bsshog40 in 19?Jefferson Nickel error or damaged   
    Badly damaged, possibly intentionally
    There is no possible way that could happen during the striking of the coin.
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    Greenstang got a reaction from Ynnohj in 1993 two pence   
    You didn’t ask a question so I am guessing you are asking about the bubbling on the reverse.
    That is caused by heat expanding the air between the plating and the core. It is damage, not an error.
    Also should that coin not be copper?