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New Member
Canada
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Hey everyone! I just got my first 2x2s today and as I was aligning my 1941 penny, I noticed that when I aligned the date to be horizontal on the reverse, the the portrait of Edward VIII appeared to be rotated slightly compared to my 1944 penny. Is there a die rotation in the 1941 penny? As you can see in the picture, the reverses of the coins are both aligned horizontally.  But when they are turned around, the 1941 portrait appears to be rotated counter-clockwise, about 10 degrees when measured with a protractor. This is most easily seen with the colons between G and REX, which I have outlined.  Sorry for the low quality scans, my camera isn't working right now. Thanks for any help! |
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Rest in Peace
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 ... Hirock..To the forum Your 1941 penny is rotated approx. 10.7%Your 1944 penny is rotated approx. .3%As they say on this forum, 15% or higher brings a better premium. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
937 Posts |
True. And you'll find that rotation in the 1940's pennies is fairly common. But welcome to the varieties club, Hirock!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1984 Posts |
Hey Wert
What "tool" do you use to measure rotation?
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Hi SmallcentguyI use a program called Shotwell...If you use Windows, the link below is for you.(FREE) Remember that it only measures to a maximum of 15 degrees left or right of centre...But then anything under 15 is recycled pocket change and anything over 15 has potential...See picture below...click on "straighten" to do a measure. http://alternativeto.net/software/s...form=windows |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2301 Posts |
Welcome! The obverse is an effigy of George 6th.
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New Member
 Canada
5 Posts |
Yep my mistake, the obverse is George VI  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1984 Posts |
Thanks Wert. Will have to try that out.
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Valued Member
Canada
76 Posts |
I recently came across a die rotation on a small cent as well and was wondering how much the rotation is and how such errors effect value? I made an equal line on both sides of the 2x2 holder to align too since its nearly impossible for me to line up the coin perfectly otherwise, the marks can be used for proper orientation.   |
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Hi DvereckisAs you can see from the picture below, your coin is rotated approx. 13.6 degrees....15 degrees or more would fetch a higher premium.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1700 Posts |
I think so. I don't think that the 1944 is going to worth a lot.
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Valued Member
Canada
76 Posts |
Thanks its the most rotated I've come across to date and was hoping it hit that mystical 15 degrees, especially since it was in such nice shape for a roll find.
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Hey Dvereckis
Even if it isn't worth enough to buy you a car, I would keep it.
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Valued Member
Canada
76 Posts |
I'm definitely keeping it I would like to build a collection of all error types, it may not be the best rotation but it is my best rotation.
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Posted 05/11/2012 10:12 pm
