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I found a 1966 Canadian Cent that looks like a major error. Question: did the RCM mint any coins for any other countries in or around 1966? Thanks. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Very interesting piece to say the least!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, I'm thinking foreign planchet but I'm not sure....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My first thought is off center strike, but I know nothing about Canadian coins. What occurs to me is that it would be a good idea to measure the diameter, thickness and take the weight then compare those numbers to what the specs are supposed to be.
Edited by Pete2226
08/04/2015 10:09 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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2.7g, going to measure the diameter...
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Interesting.
I don't believe that there were any foreign coins minted in Ottawa in 1966. Doesn't look like acid caused it to be underweight.
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It's way underweight, 3.24 g, need a XRF for a composition, could be a neat error
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks like an AJ. to me. Not an error coin in my opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
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AJ? Acid job?
The rim at around 2pm seems oversized to me--a little off centre. Doesn;t seem consistent with acid. Plus the coin doesn't have the usual mottled look.
The effigy and maple leaves look like they weren't fully formed...not enough metal to fill the die?
What do the edges look lie? Any signs of tampering?
Edited by Smallcentguy
08/04/2015 11:12 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I have it in hand and it's not an AJ....
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Very interesting would like to hear what SPP has to say about it
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what does the rim look like? especially on the south end of the coin? I am thinking might be some sort of capped strike, off center?
I am sure SPP has a better idea as well.
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Rim is smooth all the way around but does have a thinner portion....
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Posted 08/04/2015 07:13 am
