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.
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- Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:21 pm
- Forum: 1 cent
- Topic: 1998 One Cent
- Replies: 1
- Views: 175
- 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.
That line is just a scratch which is considered damage.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
No way for that to happen when the coin was struck.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
The obverse has been ground off and the reverse is corroded.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
- 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.
The reeds have just be worn off of the one quarter after it left the mint.
It is considered damage and adds no value.
- 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...
- 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.
This was sometimes done to use in jewellery or even done in
High School,experiments.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
but need much clearer photos to say for sure. We need to be able
to clearly see the details.