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The 1974-P-D-S Small & Large Date cents have an interesting history. They were promoted as such in the 1970s by a marketing firm and then faded away as they got no publicity whatsoever as did the 1960, 1970 and 1982 Lg and Sm Dates -- which got all kinds of publicity. In an article by John Wexler in his Error-Variety News, he even indicated that he ignored the ads for many years (not that the ads ran that long but Wexler never forgot them) assuming they were just the result of over-polished (abraded) dies until he decided to take a closer look and learned that they were actual die varieties. I wrote about them for Coin World's Collectors Clearinghouse, I think in the early 1990s, but they continued to be ignored as they are today. These varieties, common or not should be standard listings in the Red Book with a slot provided for them in every album. The differences are far more prominent and widespread than those on all the other Lg and Sm date cents except perhaps the 1982. |
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So, is a MAD, actually an off-center strike?
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The MAD only affects the one side. An off center shows both sides affected. The hammer die is adjustable and the anvil die is in a fixed position. So miss alignment will show on just one side of a MAD coin. MAD:   Off center:  Edited by coop
07/05/2015 2:47 pm
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Quote:The 1974-P-D-S Small & Large Date cents have an interesting history. They were promoted as such in the 1970s by a marketing firm and then faded away as they got no publicity whatsoever as did the 1960, 1970 and 1982 Lg and Sm Dates -- which got all kinds of publicity. In an article by John Wexler in his Error-Variety News, he even indicated that he ignored the ads for many years (not that the ads ran that long but Wexler never forgot them) assuming they were just the result of over-polished (abraded) dies until he decided to take a closer look and learned that they were actual die varieties. I wrote about them for Coin World's Collectors Clearinghouse, I think in the early 1990s, but they continued to be ignored as they are today. These varieties, common or not should be standard listings in the Red Book with a slot provided for them in every album. The differences are far more prominent and widespread than those on all the other Lg and Sm date cents except perhaps the 1982.  |
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Since I'm on my on thread I'll go ahead & share the 1974 off center that will be placed next the MAD when I receive it. The obverse is pretty awesome but the reverse is a lesson to be learned.Hold your coins by the rim.Oils from our fingers can & will leach into your coins & will permanently be there for all time. Someone else's finger print not mine   Edited by jasper62
07/05/2015 6:22 pm
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Jasper you got a really good deal on the first one it is very nice. This one is fantastic! It should command a very nice premium.
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****Updated Pictures****Updated Pictures**** Received coin last week & I'm very pleased with the condition.I have some free time today & finally getting around to some pictures.Pictures were taken with a 10 year old cannon power shotA1000IS I paid forty bucks for. two pictures were taken under a 60watt bulb & two were taken under the kitchen fluorescent light.It's the best I can do. Quote:
If you can get some images out of the 2X2, I would like to add them to my educational files. I'm not sure if the quality is good enough but if they are that's great & if their not that's great also.     |
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Great pics. Awesome coin.  |
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The 1974-P-D-S Small & Large Date cents have an interesting history. They were promoted as such in the 1970s by a marketing firm and then faded away as they got no publicity whatsoever as did the 1960, 1970 and 1982 Lg and Sm Dates -- which got all kinds of publicity. In an article by John Wexler in his Error-Variety News, he even indicated that he ignored the ads for many years (not that the ads ran that long but Wexler never forgot them) assuming they were just the result of over-polished (abraded) dies until he decided to take a closer look and learned that they were actual die varieties. I wrote about them for Coin World's Collectors Clearinghouse, I think in the early 1990s, but they continued to be ignored as they are today. These varieties, common or not should be standard listings in the Red Book with a slot provided for them in every album. The differences are far more prominent and widespread than those on all the other Lg and Sm date cents except perhaps the 1982. Quote:
Mr. Potter, any figures as to the rarity of any of the 1974 large and or small dates. I also have a very nice RPM of a 1974 D large date, wanna see it? I await your replies. Gary in Washington State |
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Actually it seems to be Machine Doubling, as the 4 in 1974 is doubled as well. So no true doubled die!! If you want an image ask. Gary in Washington |
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Quote:Actually it seems to be Machine Doubling, as the 4 in 1974 is doubled as well. So no true doubled die!! If you want an image ask. Gary in Washington Are you talking about my coins or some you have? If you have some that you would like to share lets start a new thread.  |
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