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by coinguy
Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1941 Canada 1c Errors.
Replies: 10
Views: 28321

Re: 1941 Canada 1c Errors.

ErrorBeauties2233 Then how do you explain two different dates plus the fact that if it was struck twice, the second impression would be raised and reading positive. It is also out of round which means that it could not have happened while in the collar and the reverse has been flattened from the obv...
by coinguy
Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: No idea of value
Replies: 3
Views: 6548

Re: No idea of value

Condition plays a big part in their value so without pictures I would say anywhere between $10-25.00 each.
Consecutive numbers in modern notes would not have any part in the value.
by coinguy
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1941 Canada 1c Errors.
Replies: 10
Views: 28321

Re: 1941 Canada 1c Errors.

Not an error, not double struck.
It is what is called a vise coin or a garage job. Another coin has been pressed into it.
If it was double struck, the letters would not be incuse and reading backwards.
Just a damaged cent now.
by coinguy
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 2000 dot penny?
Replies: 2
Views: 7601

Re: 2000 dot penny?

Not an error or a cud.
It is caused by a pin head sized die chip in the chrome plating on the die that expands
over time from continuous striking causing that effect.
There would be many more like this out there.
by coinguy
Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:09 am
Forum: 2 dollars
Topic: 2 Dollar Coin Extra Sail
Replies: 5
Views: 21728

Re: 2 Dollar Coin Extra Sail

No. The extra sale is just one of the approximately 13 different varieties
of that Toonie. It would cost more to grade than what it is worth.
by coinguy
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: 1 dollar
Topic: 2022 Common Loon, Die Chip Progression
Replies: 2
Views: 12406

Re: 2022 Common Loon, Die Chip Progression

Nice photos but it looks to me more like a Die Crack progression that has turned into a Die Break.
by coinguy
Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 2020 Error nickel?
Replies: 8
Views: 16751

Re: 2020 Error nickel?

Possibly gas bubbles that have broken. It appears that there is a small hole in each one.
No matter what it is, it’s not something that would be considered an error.
by coinguy
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: 2020 Error nickel?
Replies: 8
Views: 16751

Re: 2020 Error nickel?

Wouldn’t be a planchet flaw or an error, looks like there is something on the coin.
Are those spots raised or incuse.
by coinguy
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: Help for grading uncirculated coins
Replies: 5
Views: 4180

Re: Help for grading uncirculated coins

Cannot tell what grade from those photos, they are too dark to see any detail.
I usually store low value or regular coins in 2x2’s.
For silver or higher value coins I store them in Leuchturm square coin capsules
with the black foam insert from Lighthouse to help prevent toning.
by coinguy
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: 5 cents
Topic: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
Replies: 4
Views: 7422

Re: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs

The 1942 Tombac dies were all produced from the same master hub. It is possible that a working die when worn would produce a slightly different strike but this is due to die wear and is not a variety. I am sure that after 80 years if there were different varieties that they would have been discovere...
by coinguy
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 1872 50 Cents Variety?
Replies: 7
Views: 13107

Re: 1872 50 Cents Variety?

You never mentioned the S on the reverse, that would have nothing to do with the A on the obverse.
Hard to tell from that photo, a closeup such as you showed with the A would help but from what I can
see, it looks more like damage than doubling.
by coinguy
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 5 Cent 1921?
Replies: 3
Views: 6008

Re: 5 Cent 1921?

It would be a long shot if it is a 1921 as there is believed to only be about 400 in existence.
What makes you think it is a 1921, a TPG would not certify it unless the date was clear.
by coinguy
Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 1986 SP 50c scar face
Replies: 5
Views: 12780

Re: 1986 SP 50c scar face

With the larger photo, I would have to say that it is a scratch on the frosting preventing it from a high grade.
Agree that it is a PL, not a SP. A 1986 Specimen would be Brilliant Relief on a Brilliant Background.
by coinguy
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 1986 SP 50c scar face
Replies: 5
Views: 12780

Re: 1986 SP 50c scar face

Hard to tell from small photo but it is either a small die crack or a scratch.
If it is raised, it is a die crack, if incuse, it is a scratch.
by coinguy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: 50 cents
Topic: 2018 50cent Die Chip on 0
Replies: 2
Views: 4877

Re: 2018 50cent Die Chip on 0

Minor die chips do not usually add or subtract value from a coin.
As far as having 20 out of 25 with chips do not make the ones
without more valuable. There were 750,000 of these produced
and the vast majority would not have that die chip.