Fancy82 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I have 2 coins that I think are mint errors but not sure. I was going to send them for grading but not sure it is worth it. Can anyone advise? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 They're not. The first looks to me like a dryer coin. Second, not sure, but there is no reason to believe they left the mints that way. The good news is the Kennedy is part silver, so don't just spend it. JT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Both appear to be dryer coins or possibly spooned. Here is a link that explain what a dryer coin is, spooned coins look very similar to a dryer coin. And as the name implies this effect can be done by lightly tapping the edge of a coin with a spoon, rotate and tap again rinse and repeat a whole bunch of times and you get a coin with a very wide rim that seems very close to the letters. Dryer coin Also when discussing error coins, (or possible error coins) it is very helpful if you can provide an exact weight and dimensions to help answer your questions. Edited May 31, 2022 by Coinbuf JT2 and Fancy82 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Ya, I'm gonna go with spooned coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Damage, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tarCollector Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 What I seem to notice is a copper edge on the 1969 Kennedy Half, when it should be COMPLETELY silver-colored on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 4:08 PM, $tarCollector said: What I seem to notice is a copper edge on the 1969 Kennedy Half, when it should be COMPLETELY silver-colored on the edge. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 5:26 PM, VKurtB said: Why? I was going to ask that same question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 5:08 PM, $tarCollector said: What I seem to notice is a copper edge on the 1969 Kennedy Half, when it should be COMPLETELY silver-colored on the edge. The 65-70 Kennedy halves are made from a 3 layer clad "sandwich". The outer layers are 80% silver and 20% copper while the core is 21.5% silver and 78.5% copper Although it's not as pronounced has the later base metal clad composition, it's not unusual to see the differentiation of the layers, particularly on circulated coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Well, the inner layer is 20.9% silver and 79.1% copper. It’s all about the accuracy. Edited May 31, 2022 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 10:41 PM, Fancy82 said: I have 2 coins that I think are mint errors but not sure. I was going to send them for grading but not sure it is worth it. Can anyone advise? Thank you You win! You checked in here and avoided wasting a lot of money. CaptHenway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/31/2022 at 4:32 PM, Oldhoopster said: the core is 21.5% silver and 78.5% copper These are the figures given in the Coin World Almanac and on the website Sprucecrafts. On 5/31/2022 at 5:11 PM, VKurtB said: Well, the inner layer is 20.9% silver and 79.1% copper. These are the figures given in the Redbook. I wonder why there is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) On 6/2/2022 at 12:17 AM, Just Bob said: These are the figures given in the Coin World Almanac and on the website Sprucecrafts. These are the figures given in the Redbook. I wonder why there is a difference. I have the sprucecraft site bookmarked for weights, tolerances, and comps. I checked and the Redbook does give the different composition. Coin World Almanac and Redbook are both credible, so I'm at a loss as well Locked in the dark and far off corner of my mind, I seem to remember that @DWLange my have been associated with the CW Almanac or maybe it was @CaptHenway Or somebody else Edited June 2, 2022 by Oldhoopster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted June 2, 2022 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted June 2, 2022 Quote Locked in the dark and far off corner of my mind, I seem to remember that @DWLange my have been associated with the CW Almanac or maybe it was @CaptHenway That was the Cap'n, Tom DeLorey. Coin World Almanac is an excellent reference book, and I still use my 2000 edition, which I believe was the last one published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
