Your Opinion please

Fulvio · June 14, 2013, 07:31:06 AM

Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='18026' dateline='1371118787'I'm not sure if this would be right or not but under the magnifier it looks like the something could have been on the die when the coin was struck and that pushed the metal towards the lettering!!

Eh? Is it raised or lowered? Because it looks raised in the pic, and a strikethrough would result in a cavity, like you see on lots of 1984/85 dollars and such. If this is extra metal, or deformed metal, its not the result of a strikethrough.

The coin shows severe doubling. But I can't see that being related. The bounce is upwards, and shows no sign of twisting. Its uniform across the whole coin too, which I think is inconsistent.

I presume you would have noticed anything unusual about the rim if it were related to the collar?

Perhaps there was a problem with the planchet before it was struck? That might explain it, maybe...

Nevol · June 14, 2013, 08:32:07 AM

QuoteI cannot remember for the life of me but someone on here showed me photoscape for all my editing needs, I just have to remember to resize the image in future..

That was Fordprefect.

I started using Photoscape a few years ago, it's Brilliant!

MattGold · June 14, 2013, 08:47:52 PM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='18080' dateline='1371160866'
Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='18026' dateline='1371118787'I'm not sure if this would be right or not but under the magnifier it looks like the something could have been on the die when the coin was struck and that pushed the metal towards the lettering!!

Eh? Is it raised or lowered? Because it looks raised in the pic, and a strikethrough would result in a cavity, like you see on lots of 1984/85 dollars and such. If this is extra metal, or deformed metal, its not the result of a strikethrough.

The coin shows severe doubling. But I can't see that being related. The bounce is upwards, and shows no sign of twisting. Its uniform across the whole coin too, which I think is inconsistent.

I presume you would have noticed anything unusual about the rim if it were related to the collar?

Perhaps there was a problem with the planchet before it was struck? That might explain it, maybe...

It is raised Fulvio

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='18090' dateline='1371164527'
QuoteI cannot remember for the life of me but someone on here showed me photoscape for all my editing needs, I just have to remember to resize the image in future..
That was Fordprefect.

I started using Photoscape a few years ago, it's Brilliant!

Thanks for that, yes it is brilliant, so quick n easy but I just need to remember to resize my images when I upload them, it always seems to slip my mind

Nevol · June 14, 2013, 08:57:08 PM

I find it easier to resize while I'm Cropping or adding arrows, get it all done at once, saves time in the long run.

I rarely re-size these days as I let either Tinypic or Photoshop do it for me automatically when I'm getting images ready to post. In fact, most re-sizing I do is to increase size.

MattGold · June 15, 2013, 02:15:19 PM

Thought I would use this same topic as I would like your opinions please??
Fair Condition 1966 20 cent with what looks to be a crack and bent curl??
Sorry never marked the area but you should be able to see what I see

Thanks...

Nevol · June 15, 2013, 02:34:11 PM

Looks like a lam flaw. :angel:

MattGold · June 15, 2013, 03:48:07 PM

Thanks Nevol, what would cause the curl to bend like that?

Nevol · June 15, 2013, 04:25:06 PM

The Green/Yellow arrows indicate approx where I think the Lam starts and ends.
Green/Red arrow shows the Lam lifting
Red/Blue arrow is, I think, the 'bent curl' you refer to. IMO that is most likely PMD from the coin taking a hit smack on the edge of the wave.

MattGold · June 15, 2013, 04:33:52 PM

Thanks you Nevol for that great description, also thanks for marking the areas for me...

Fulvio · June 15, 2013, 04:59:15 PM

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='18320' dateline='1371279306'The Green/Yellow arrows indicate approx where I think the Lam starts and ends.
Green/Red arrow shows the Lam lifting
Red/Blue arrow is, I think, the 'bent curl' you refer to. IMO that is most likely PMD from the coin taking a hit smack on the edge of the wave.

I'd concur, except I see multiple faults. At least three parallel lines, and pieces missing from two of them looks like. And yeah, that vertical rip is PMD, but who cares? Still a nice coin.

MattGold · June 19, 2013, 04:55:29 PM

Thanks Fulvio, I think I can see the lines you mentioned haha..

On another note, I am posting this piccie on behalf of a facebook forum member friend, can anyone tell me if this is PMD or??? The coin isn't hers so she doesn't have it with her to take other photos to show diff angles but she is waiting for some from the person with the actual coin.. (sorry just confused myself there hehe)

Hopefully this pic is enough to tell..

Australian coin · June 19, 2013, 04:59:53 PM

I am going to guess its a $2 coin, and PMD

MattGold · June 19, 2013, 05:32:34 PM

Quote from: 'Australian coin' pid='18618' dateline='1371626993'I am going to guess its a $2 coin, and PMD

Woops yep it's a $2 and thanks, will let her know.

Fulvio · June 19, 2013, 07:38:25 PM

Yeah, what AC said.. anytime you see evidence of grinding, it has to be PMD, because nothing in the manufacturing process will do that. There are other issues as well, but that's the biggie.

MattGold · June 23, 2013, 05:50:44 PM

What about this one guys n gals??
Thanks in advance

Matt