Rare Strike Through Error Coins
Struck Through Errors
Struck Through Errors
Building an Error Coin Collection
by Jon Sullivan
Collecting Planchets and Blanks
Jon Sullivan
Planchets and blanks are a fascinating area of numismatics, and all collectors can find a place in their coin collections for them, since they are the unstruck discs of metal that all coins are struck on. In this article, we will be discussing what exactly they are, how to authenticate them, and how to collect them.
What is the difference between a planchet and a blank? These are a number of terms used to describe them, which can be confusing to collectors. Here are the two types of defined, at least in general terms.
U.S. Coins on Argentina 10C Planchets
by Jon P. Sullivan
Split Planchet Jefferson Nickels
By. Jon P. Sullivan
Building An Error Type Set
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Here is an excellent article on the subject, put out by NGC. It will describe in detail what they are, and how to detect them. http://www.ngccoin.com/news/viewarticle.aspx?IDArticle=4412&Wheel-Marks
Comprehensive Error-Variety Checklist
Compiled by Mike Diamond
This checklist is my attempt to compile a comprehensive listing of all known variety and error types, subtypes, and associated effects.