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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Copperround - I think most of us were sleeping when your post came it. I still like finding Grease Filled Dies - even just missing 1 device is different - This was especially true when I was first starting out in the hobby. |
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Moderator
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to CCF fellow Michigander. It is a nice Greaser and 2x2 worthy. John 1  |
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United States
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Is anyone aware of a good article describing the circumstances leading to " Grease Filled Die" strikes? Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thank you for the welcome. 2 x 2 worthy?! Yes! I need to do that! Lol. The only supplies I have so far are the coins  They're covering just about every surface I have. I can't believe how long I've gone in life without realizing the simple beauty of a coin. They really are are gorgeous. Yes I am in Michigan John1. Oh, and I finally got to see and hold my first S minted penny-a wheat. I've been bitten bad by the coin search/collecting bug. It's a me , my coins, and a magnifying glass (and a bottle of eye drops)  Not wine lol |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Is there more missing ...?
How does "In God We Trust" look?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote:Is anyone aware of a good article describing the circumstances leading to " Grease Filled Die" strikes? It is not really something worthy of a research article. The US Mint is more or less the same as any other industrial manufacturing facility. Coin presses are big machines that need oil and grease to function properly, sometimes those lubricants get on the die and obscure fine details. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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The above shows a weak "I" and "B" in Liberty. Nothing on the reverse is remarkable.sorry for the glare.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the full picture ..  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a 1991. I agree that it is a Grease Filled Die. Nice find, but to be honest it probably isn't worth much over a penny. Worth keeping in my book since you're so excited by it! I used to get excited over these things too! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agree with CoinCollector2000. Very little value if any over educational value.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just a question: do you think anybody collects this type of error? Seems like some collectors specialize in oddities that other numismatists don't care about.
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Moderator
United States
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I am sure someone collects them. I keep them when they have nice eye appeal. I agree with little to no premium on the Op's coin.I think there would be a small premium on a major Greaser. I consider them "fun finds" John1 |
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