2022 US Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Medal "rim Error"

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Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:33 pm Nice arc there too. Seems THIS finning error is Larger % wise for you, Then on Your USMC example, No ? In total % of area it covers. Can you take another picture of the reedless edge on the ARMY medal, Thanks Edited by Morgans Dad 03/16/2023 9:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97435 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:35 pm How big are the liberty medals? Same as the military ones? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:36 pm the 1 ounce ones Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:40 pm Why do the Edges have Some Heavy gouges and Some Very Minute Scraps Some small scratches and Everything in between.... Mis Aligned Dies, Worn collar, Both. Or Testing Extreme pressures as they go along to adjust the pressure to the metal flow ? Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1970 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:57 pm So are these finning issues on the 2.5 oz medals an indication of: Dies / press out of calibration Bad planchet stock Poor / Non-existent QC by the Mint Other ? Thanks " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Report this Post to the Staff
eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 9:59 pm @ morgans dad, Thanks for the email, I did respond. My email might be a bit odd, it's a yahoo thing. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/20/2023 7:30 pm Cptbilly, I am leaning to the Mis-Aligned die and Or Pressure calibration Adjustments upon striking... IMO. Checked out my ARMY 2.5 ounce medal, It has finning as does Dearborn's example. It is finned approx 180 degrees around Seeing the Finning on this and a Few others I am going to say, The mint is testing the striking pressure of the Medals, LIBERTY medal, Military Medals Too.I am seeing less Edge Friction on the ARMY medal.... It has to be the manner in which the die is aligning and or the Pressure forcing the dies down a worn collar ? I have Not seen this happening on the ONE ounce PRESIDENTIAL Medals yet. Must Check them out Too..... EDIT, I am finding the capsule is Also unable to close properly because of the Finning Error Edited by Morgans Dad 03/20/2023 7:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/20/2023 7:45 pm Got your message, Mike. Check your spam, I'm certain it's likely there. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97435 Posts	Posted 03/20/2023 8:01 pm I still need to check my Air Force and Coast Guard medals, But I'm a bit laid up, I injured my back quite badly (yard work will get ya one way or another) I have a hard time even reaching my feet to put shoes on. ugg. BUT I'm still making it to work and hiding the pain.. (Carrying 8 foot ladders up 2 flights of stairs was a challenge though). Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97435 Posts	Posted 03/20/2023 8:17 pm Well, my Air Force medal is normal - no fin, but my Coast Guard has a much smaller one but it is centered at about K9. I'm not going to bother with photos on the Coast medal. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2246 Posts	Posted 03/21/2023 08:37 am Dearborn, hope you are feeling better. Last month I was replacing one of my security cameras outside, missed the last step on the ladder, fell, broke my nose. As an old guy I need to be more careful! I sent an email to the US Mint last year complaining about the finning on my 2022 silver Liberty medal. I got a standard nothing specific response....sorry you are not happy with the product. I kept the medal. I assume they are aware of the finning problems but haven't or don't want to release a press statement about it. Edited by livingwater 03/21/2023 10:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/21/2023 11:38 am Livingwater, I'm Sorry to see that You were Hurt Too , Get Well Feel Better Guys Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5629 Posts	Posted 03/21/2023 11:40 am Eagle, I am Going to Keep the Army medal and acquire Another to gift, Just so Sweet, Historic Too.... Happy Hunting ..... Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97435 Posts	Posted 03/21/2023 7:00 pm @Living: Never said that I didn't like my medals - I love these units - I'm keeping mine - When I have them all I'll build a nice display case. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2246 Posts	Posted 03/21/2023 7:36 pm @morgans dad, Thanks, my nose is all healed up ready to sniff out some good coin buys LOL. @Dearborn, I agree they are an excellent design IMO. Edited by livingwater 03/21/2023 7:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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