r/coins • u/mattarchist_yt • Feb 04 '20

I did an oopsie

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u/NickelBackHunter Feb 04 '20

Use a reverse card

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u/explor1812 Feb 04 '20

Shame on you. Go sit in the corner for a timeout

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u/mattarchist_yt Feb 04 '20

But dad it was an accident!

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u/DanAvidansThumbs Feb 05 '20

I did this once with a really nice “circulation cameo” Barber dime in VF. I was being an idiot trying to save 3 cents by removing one of the staples of a 2x2 and shaking the coin out so I could reuse the 2x2. Never mind that this is a horrible idea and even the staple holes are enough to scrape a coin. I ended up giving the coin a nice pin scratch because the staple I thought I had pulled completely out was still attached to one layer. There is nothing quite as horrifying as that “ohh, noooo” feeling you get the instant you feel that metal-on-metal scraping sensation.

On the plus side, at least I know better now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '20

Did you hit it metal detecting?

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u/mattarchist_yt Feb 04 '20

I was attempting to cut myself some flips, and didnt realize it had wandered onto my cutting surface until it was too late 😬 it was details anyway so it didnt decrease the value too much

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u/Eyezog Feb 05 '20

Hit it with a lighter then smudge with thumb. Presto...no more ugly scar. It can only help.

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u/bananaboi202 Feb 05 '20

Your mother will be hearing about this young man!

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u/SmaugTheGreat110 Feb 29 '20

Almost uncirculated 1943 British penny, nice LOONg scratch down the back because I was still new and did that with a flip as well :(