For sale: a set of 4 coins: Luxembourg 2 Euro, 2014 - circulation coin DESTRUKT - Error (photo number 8AA and 8AAA) A very rare coin, sought after by collectors. Bimetallic alloy. Central element: nickel-plated brass. Cupronickel Ring Side Type: Serrated with Inscription Edge Inscription: '2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Designers: Yvette Gastauer-Claire During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chipping. Friction between the dies' surfaces and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to appearances, mint scraps are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Reverse: Map of Europe, number 2 Coin core separated from the outer ring The outer edge of the coin is distorted. All 6 stars and 6 vertical lines below the EURO inscription are missing. All 6 stars and 6 vertical lines above the EURO inscription are missing. The number 2 is partially distorted. Four deep and wide grooves – recesses that run vertically through the center of the coin and the outer ring. In numismatics, this is called a "deep die or canceled impression." Obverse: Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Inscription: LËTZEBUERG 2014 The stars on the outer ring are slightly deformed. The inscription LËTZEBUERG and the year 2014 are distorted. The central part of the coin is not clearly divided into two equal fields. The image of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg is distorted. The coin's shape is deformed. Additionally, three very narrow, deep grooves are visible on the coin, running vertically, created during the die movement. In numismatics, this is called a "deep die or canceled impression." An interesting and unique, very rare and unusual coin. Currency: Euro ( photo number 8cc and 8 c ) Type: Mint Blank Denomination: 2 euro Year: Unknown Bimetallic alloy. Nickel-plated brass with a medium nickel content. Cupronickel ring, without ribs (smooth) Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chips. Friction between the surfaces of the dies and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to popular belief, mint flaws are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Obverse of the mint blank: the coin core is separated from the outer ring. Additionally, four deep grooves run horizontally through the coin core and outer ring—depressions in numismatics are called "deep die" or "cancelled impression." During the die's movement, the die also struck the left side of the blank, leaving a large semicircle (because the blank remained on the conveyor belt and was not moved). Reverse of the mint blank: the coin core is separated from the outer ring. Additionally, two deep grooves run horizontally through the coin core and outer ring—as well as large bulges in the form of large cylinders. The shape of the blank is deformed, along with the outer ring. A very rare Error mint blank, a treat for collectors. Currency: Euro Type: Coin blank Denomination: 2 euro Year: Unknown Bimetallic alloy. Nickel-plated brass with a medium nickel content. Cupronickel ring, smooth rim without ribs, with the inscription 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 (photos no. 8ff and 8 fff) Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chipping. Friction between the dies' surfaces and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to appearances, mint defects are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Obverse of a mint blank: (photo 8ee) The coin's core is separated from the outer ring. Additionally, two deep grooves run horizontally through the coin's core and the outer ring, and a deep, convex groove runs in the center of the core, connected to two side clasps in the form of convex rectangles. In numismatics, this is called a "deep die or canceled impression." Reverse of a mint blank: (photo 8e) The coin's core is separated from the outer ring. Additionally, three deep grooves run horizontally through the coin's core and the outer ring, connected by a distinctive clasp. The shape of the blank is deformed, along with the outer ring. A very rare form of Error mint blank, a treat for collectors. Currency: Euro Type: (outer ring) Slovakia or Bulgaria Denomination: 2 euros Year: Unknown Bimetallic alloy. Nickel-plated brass with a medium nickel content. Cupronickel ring, ribbed ring edge with inscription, difficult to read (photos 8z and 8 zzz) Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 4.4g Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chips. Friction between the dies' surfaces and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to appearances, mint defects are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Obverse: outer ring of the coin: (photo number 8zzz) Five deep grooves run horizontally along the rim of the outer ring. In numismatics, this is called a "deep die or canceled impression." Reverse: outer ring of the coin (photo number 8zzzz) Three deep grooves run vertically through the outer ring. The shape of the outer ring is deformed. Additionally, the letter "O" is visible, which is the ending of the inscription "EURO." There are also six stars and six lines visible above the letter "O," and six stars and six lines visible below the letter "O." This very rare outer ring of the 2 Euro Error coin is a treat for collectors.