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Defect coin, any advice?

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Guest Ryans382

Hey, im looking for some help, muself and my friend look for coins buy them and sell them on but we have come across a defect on a coin we have not seen before and we can find on the web. I know this coin is a doller but wondered if anybody has any info on it or how much it might be worth? I have attached a picture where it looks like the nose has been burnt as its been shaped and has a shadow? Thanks for the help in advance

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I think she has been telling porkies!

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It won't add any value to the coin - in fact it is more likely to reduce it. It is a defect probably arising from impurity in the flan, but not a traditional error which is usually defined as design differences, either legend or portraiture, missing edge milling, double striking, off-centre strike etc

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Guest Ryans382

Ahh no way! I thought as it would be less common it would be worth more, thank you very much for your swift reply anyway you have been very helpful

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You can't equate rarity with price or desirability. I have more than a few unique pieces that would sell for a fraction of a perfect and thus desirable example. Blame the Daily Mail for planting this mindest in the public's heads

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For me, it looks like mechanical error, rather than a technical one.

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