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Don't have a date for my junk penny or dime (I'm a member)

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  • animater9
    • Jan 2015
    • 58
    #1

    Don't have a date for my junk penny or dime (I'm a member)

    I am a new member ( it was suggested to me that I state that) and I have many errors but I do t want to put anyone out until I just cant find them, but this is one I kinda like and I'm not real sure how to look this up? I think it has been either stamped 2 times ( at the 5 and 9 o'clock position) then stamped again in the middle or it has actually been stamped 3 separate times (I like the 1st analogy better). Again I am a new member to coneca and would like a little assistance. If there is a price for this that is ok but I AM MORE INTERESTED in knowing about the coin!
    I also have a dime that is also interesting any info on both or any single coin would be appreciated.
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  • diamond
    • Jul 2007
    • 2040
    #2
    Neither coin is an error. Both were traumatized outside the Mint.
    Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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    • animater9
      • Jan 2015
      • 58
      #3
      Mike Diamond> can you please explain? Where can I research these type of things? I'm not in disagreement with you but I'd like to know how to research this? I can't see how the penny can be damaged after the mint and that's why I would like to know how to know the difference? If you don't mind anyway!

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      • animater9
        • Jan 2015
        • 58
        #4
        Originally posted by diamond View Post
        Neither coin is an error. Both were traumatized outside the Mint.
        Mike Diamond! Not sure but this doesn't help me at all except to take your word for something. I'm not saying you aren't right but as my post said/ asked HOW DO YOU KNOW? where is a good place to go or what books do you suggest that will allow me the opertunity to Learn this? That is all I'm asking. You have knowledge and that is a Great thing but what did you read or at least where do you suggest that people that want to learn should start. I'm not one of those people that Wang to bother you or others every time I have a coin I want to know about (believe me I have many). I have both Cherry pickers guides and I don't mind buying more (that's what learning is all about with me) but, what do you suggest people that Really want to learn start with? I don't want your title or your job, just some knowledge. If I obtain some of this knowledge I can answer some of your more basic questions which will leave you more time for more important questions or what have you! I promise I won't take coins away from you with this knowledge I just want to HELP OTHERS!

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        • diamond
          • Jul 2007
          • 2040
          #5
          When you find a coin that is out-of-round and where one or both surfaces are flat as a pane of glass, you're dealing with a vandalized coin.
          Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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          • animater9
            • Jan 2015
            • 58
            #6
            Originally posted by diamond View Post
            When you find a coin that is out-of-round and where one or both surfaces are flat as a pane of glass, you're dealing with a vandalized coin.
            Thank you. I appreciate your time and trouble

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            • Jamez
              Administrator
              • Dec 2007
              • 425
              #7
              The US mint has a short very basic (for kids actually) that goes through the steps of the minting process.

              Just a moment...
              http://www.usmint.gov/kids/coinNews/mintingProcess/step_1.cfm


              I am sure that there are better tutorials on the process somewhere on the good old interweb, but thats the one that came to mind when I read this. Once you have an understanding on how coins are made, you can rule out alot of anomalies as you find them. The coins above were damaged after they left the mint.. how? Well only the person responsible knows that answer. But I have seen coins used for spacers, washers, tumbler additives, weights, etc over the years. (I am guilty of the few of these myself)
              Proud Member: CONECA, TEC, HVNS, NS, ANA

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              • Jamez
                Administrator
                • Dec 2007
                • 425
                #8
                Originally posted by diamond View Post
                Neither coin is an error. Both were traumatized outside the Mint.
                Ok Mike, I almost spit coffee all over my monitor with that.. Never have heard it described as such.. but its good.
                Proud Member: CONECA, TEC, HVNS, NS, ANA

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