2001 10c error

Bigfellani5 · November 24, 2018, 10:36:01 AM

Ok guys. I am after an explanation of what caused this. Coin weights the same as a 10c. There is a reverse image overlaying the original image that is raised.

Sorry image won't attach. Will fix this tonight when in front of a pc instead of my phone

runway · November 24, 2018, 09:14:47 PM

Interesting Shane

Nevol · November 24, 2018, 09:33:48 PM

QuoteThere is a reverse image overlaying the original image that is raised.

Sorry Shane, sounds like a shed job to me.

Triggersmob · November 24, 2018, 09:43:52 PM

Shane, are you saying the reverse image is raised?

Bigfellani5 · November 25, 2018, 03:43:58 PM

Can someone please come up with an explanation to what happened to this coin. Please note that the "reverse 'Australia' " image is raised.

Triggersmob · November 25, 2018, 05:38:03 PM

Very strange. I don't see how that could happen.

runway · November 25, 2018, 08:37:04 PM

Looks like Glue to me

nealeffendi · November 25, 2018, 10:45:55 PM

Could we see the reverse?

Nevol · November 26, 2018, 08:21:47 AM

I merged 2 threads that related to the same topic.

QuoteLooks like Glue to me

:i_agree:

Bigfellani5 · November 26, 2018, 11:45:09 AM

I only took a pic of the obverse. The reverse looks 100% normal

fred lever · November 26, 2018, 01:16:52 PM

Hi is that just some epoxy resin spilt on the coin?
Or some hardened sticky tape goo?
What I mean is.......is it clear plastic or a metal?
I have seen several coins with araldite/epoxy/goo on them and they look just like that.
Fred.

JeffH · November 26, 2018, 01:24:04 PM

I had a rather strange coin once, somewhat similar, and posted pictures here seeking advice. Turned out to be epoxy, or such, and Nevol put me straight on that.
A very close inspection and attention from a toothpick soon showed that is was extraneous to the actual coin and could be flaked off, leaving no visible sign.

runway · November 27, 2018, 09:01:45 PM

It's glue

purplepennyhunter · November 28, 2018, 07:29:25 AM

I agree with what others have said, it's probably super glue. A bath in acetone should confirm this.

fred lever · November 28, 2018, 08:27:18 AM

I just remembered! (you get slow in old age, I think its called "latency")
There were institutions that used to GLUE a coin onto mail outs to suck you in (Readers Digest, Insurance companys?) As if sending you 10 cents covered in super glue like PPH says would make your heart race! Is some company doing that again?
Fred.