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by coinguy
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1998 One Cent
Replies: 1
Views: 175

Re: 1998 One Cent

That is called zinc rot, seen it many times.
The copper plating has been compromised exposing the zinc core
which starts to rot when exposed to air. Might as well get rid of it
as it will only get worse with time.
by coinguy
Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:03 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Possible Error on 1944 Victory Nickel
Replies: 3
Views: 364

Re: Possible Error on 1944 Victory Nickel

That “dot” is a minor plating bubble.
That line is just a scratch which is considered damage.
by coinguy
Sat Jun 14, 2025 4:06 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1943 nickels - various die cracks, etc.
Replies: 3
Views: 5651

Re: 1943 nickels - various die cracks, etc.

Welcome to the forum

No problem with joining the discussion as long as you start your own thread with
a clear photo of both sides and explain what you think is an error.
by coinguy
Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:29 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: Possible error along her bust? 1974 nickle
Replies: 2
Views: 716

Re: Possible error along her bust? 1974 nickle

Agree, the rim is just damage from a hit. The beads are from another coin being pressed into it.
No way for that to happen when the coin was struck.
by coinguy
Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:12 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1913 Canada Large 1 cent only 5.2 gram Under weighted Coin
Replies: 3
Views: 6569

Re: 1913 Canada Large 1 cent only 5.2 gram Under weighted Coin

Have seen a few of these lately.
It has been attacked by acid which has eaten away the surface
and rims accounting for the lighter weight.
You will probably find the diameter is slightly smaller also.
by coinguy
Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: Wth happened?, canadian nickle
Replies: 4
Views: 5099

Re: Wth happened?, canadian nickle

Not an error in any way, PMD. There is no way for that to happen when the nickel was struck.
The obverse has been ground off and the reverse is corroded.
by coinguy
Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:15 am
Forum: Sell, Buy and Trade
Topic: Where to get it Grade?
Replies: 2
Views: 283

Re: Where to get it Grade?

Suggest posting pictures first before sending out.
by coinguy
Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:13 am
Forum: Foreign Countries
Topic: 1976 US Penny, 2.8 gram, 18.96mm, Struck Over Coin?
Replies: 1
Views: 3897

Re: 1976 US Penny, 2.8 gram, 18.96mm, Struck Over Coin?

If this is one of the “error” coins you were wanting to send to get graded, then don’t.
It is not an error, it is damage from being attacked with acid. Value 1 cent.
Suggest you post some of your other errors before you try sending them out.
by coinguy
Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:47 am
Forum: 10 cents
Topic: 2004 molten metal.
Replies: 4
Views: 1233

Re: 2004 molten metal.

What do. I think?
I think it is a badly corroded dime worth 10 cents.
What you see is the nickel outer layer eaten away exposing the copper inner layer.
It would be classed as a damaged dime.
by coinguy
Sat May 31, 2025 4:56 pm
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 1888 Half Dollar - Which Obverse?
Replies: 5
Views: 482

Re: 1888 Half Dollar - Which Obverse?

Coin is pretty worn and missing a lot of detail but I am saying it is Obv.3
by coinguy
Sat May 31, 2025 6:01 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 2 coins from same year but look differently
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: 2 coins from same year but look differently

Welcome to the forum
The reeds have just be worn off of the one quarter after it left the mint.
It is considered damage and adds no value.
by coinguy
Thu May 29, 2025 6:02 am
Forum: 1 dollar
Topic: Loonie 2007 Die Crack ?
Replies: 2
Views: 298

Re: Loonie 2007 Die Crack ?

Welcome to the forum Sorry but that is not a die crack, it is a scratch which is considered damage. The raised part you see is from the displacement of the scratched metal. Your Loonie is worth 1 dollar. Also there are no specific errors for a 2007 Loonie. Any error can occur on any denomination and...
by coinguy
Mon May 26, 2025 7:47 pm
Forum: Sell, Buy and Trade
Topic: 1958 1 cent
Replies: 3
Views: 1248

Re: 1958 1 cent

It has been coated after it left the mint, probably with nickel.
This was sometimes done to use in jewellery or even done in
High School,experiments.
by coinguy
Mon May 26, 2025 7:43 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 1967 dd reverse question
Replies: 4
Views: 546

Re: 1967 dd reverse question

Welcome to the forum

First, the correct terminology is a Doubled Die.
Also it helps to include a complete photo of both sides.
Yes that is a Doubled Die but does not add a great deal of value
and certainly not worth grading unless the coin is a high MS grade.
by coinguy
Mon May 26, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Foreign Countries
Topic: 1982 D nickel mint error
Replies: 3
Views: 314

Re: 1982 D nickel mint error

It is probably a broken post which is common on D and P mint marks
but need much clearer photos to say for sure. We need to be able
to clearly see the details.