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Valued Member
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Friends  I finally did find a 1969s in great condition.But I have not seen a 1969s like this one in my hands before.It shows somewhat off doubing all over the coin. Is this worth something like a DDO. The coin has different blank used then a regular business strike that much I can see clearly. I saw on online that the Proofs have a shinny surface this one lacks that a whole lot. Is this a US mint Error? If this is error that it lacks the glossy surface as a PROOF COIN ...would that make it a US mint Error? There is doubling on his face/Cheekbones/ Eyelids show another one on top of the regular. The Doubling is light but its there.Appreciate your advise on the coin. God Bless Beck.         |
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Pillar of the Community
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I am sorry to say - the photos are too blurry to see anything (or maybe it is these old eyes of mine that are the problem)!  Wasn't San Francisco producing business strikes in '69? Edited by Pete2226
07/22/2015 07:45 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your going to need better pictures then those,and that is a buisness strike.
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The blank used is not regular with round edges,it has sharp edges kinda like a proof.Better pic ok
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United States
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At first I thought that the mint might have used a Blank used to make Proofs on a Business strike,and for a 1969s that would be awesome mistake.The bank cartriage used is squarish and with sharp edges. Different from a regular busniess strike blank. I'll retake some more images.
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Pillar of the Community
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The sharp edge is not a result of the planchet, but the result of the number of and the power of the strike when making proofs. When making proofs, the dies strike harder and more times to get an incredibly sharp and crisp image, which pushes more metal against the collar. That is why the proof strikes have such sharp edges.
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Pillar of the Community
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This is nothing more than a business strike with probably MD, but better pics are needed.
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United States
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I was able to see some more doubling with the equipment I have. As I get better equipment I am sure I can see the clear doubling on the rest of the coins letters etc.    I guess its how (RARE) the DDO's are not just the biggest.Eg:The 1972 Wexler is not as big as the 1st one but the most expensive. |
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Thanks for your advise on the Blank used. The coin is very polished up in comparison to regular 1969s as well.So, it took a bit more pressure to give that sharp EDGES look.Thanks again for your note on that part.
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Posted 07/22/2015 09:11 am
