Posted 05/06/2016 11:43 am
Like chequer said, 1907 and older coins had "coinage" axis. Coinage axis means that when you turn the coin to the other side, it will be upside down. As of 1908, they changed into "medal" axis. That means the picture won't be upside down.
As for the side flip, its called die rotation. Dies sometimes rotate in the process of making coins, and so the reverse and the obverse aren't always aligned. Unless major (i'd say close to 90 degree rotation or more), there is nothing valuable about the rotation. It's pretty common, and I think common for coins that are older.
Please do post pictures of your other coins! We'd be glad to help :D
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Most of the Canadian coins I am working with have a side flip.
Most of the Canadian coins I am working with have a side flip.
As for the side flip, its called die rotation. Dies sometimes rotate in the process of making coins, and so the reverse and the obverse aren't always aligned. Unless major (i'd say close to 90 degree rotation or more), there is nothing valuable about the rotation. It's pretty common, and I think common for coins that are older.
Please do post pictures of your other coins! We'd be glad to help :D
Edited by Paulsz
05/06/2016 11:43 am
05/06/2016 11:43 am
