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Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
Hope someone out there can help more then me but i think you would have a better chance of finding out what it is if you took the coin out of what ever holder you have it in and set out a picture of the bare coin. IMO
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
sorry i realize that might not be possible , Maybe even just a clear picture .
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
It looks like it may be a die chip, hard to tell from the photo. Is it raised or incuse?
Also could you get a better photo of that area.
Also could you get a better photo of that area.
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
Until my new camera shows up this is the best i can do.
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
Could also be a stuck through. Is the spot raised (relief) or lowered (incused)?
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
It looks lowered to me
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
If it’s lowered, then something came between the planchet and die. When the coin is struck, the item is struck through, impressing itself into the coin.
If it’s raised, then something on the die cracked or chipped off. When the coin is struck, the metal is forced up into these voids.
If it’s raised, then something on the die cracked or chipped off. When the coin is struck, the metal is forced up into these voids.
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
I would not take it out of the mint package that would drop the value or premium if a mint error
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
I took it out of the package here is another picture i am going to get it graded.
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
It's going to cost you a pretty penny to get that graded, especially if you want the error mentioned/referenced.
Bill in Burl
Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
I'm not much of a collector of coins with errors, and am just wondering , If this is a mint error to what extent do you think it would increase the value. Bill can you give us a idea of what it will cost to grade??
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Re: Got a 2017 mint set. Unopened. Wondering what kind of error is on the sail?
I don't use TPG's. I'm only passing along what I have heard. It will cost you at least $25-50 more than just a straight graded coin for the error to be mentioned, depending on which TPG that you use, plus tax, postage and insurance. I'm sure it will cost well more than the coin will ever be worth.
Bill in Burl