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It is a Dryer Coin. The coin got stuck in a commercial clothes dryer. John1  |
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i don't get how being in a dryer would do that to a coin?
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I am glad this topic has been posted. I have two Australian 5 cent coins that exhibit the same characteristic. I had guessed that somehow, they may have been damaged at the Mint, by the minting machinery. I was just not satisfied with my guess, but I was failing to think of anything more plausible.
It seems now that my guess is wrong. I now have the answer! UREKA!
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Ok...so why does the edge appear raised with the stamped impression much further below the rim than normal.
I might buy it for the smooth rim but a dryer wouldn't deepen the impression on the coin. It would wear DOWN the rims and make the main coin surface equal to the rim edge.
Not buying the dryer theory....
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You are thinking about it all wrong Foxwoods. The coin first gets stuck in the fin of a commercial clothes dryer. The coin then repeatedly tumbles against the steel drum for weeks or months until the dryer is serviced and all stuck objects are removed at that point. The dryer drum does not necessarily wear down the coin. What does happen is that the coin rolls on its edge as the dryer drum is rotating. Ever try to roll a coin across its faces? Doesn't work too well but a coin will obviously roll quite well on its edge. Due to repeated contact with the drum, the edge begins to fold over on the coin which thickens the rim and reduces the diameter. Many times, you will also see significant contact marks on both faces as well which would typically be attributed to contact with multiple coins stuck in the fin.
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It also looks like an edge tapped coin that I saw on a coin ring making site. It would be a tiny finger to make a dime ring though.
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Due to repeated contact with the drum, the edge begins to fold over on the coin which thickens the rim and reduces the diameter At least that makes sense.... |
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Yes, the appearance is similar to a "spooned" coin in the initial stages of making a ring but a dime is just too darn small to work with and the clad composition is quite hard. Rings work much better with silver coins and the resulting ring from a dime would only fit an infant or toddler. Of course, any good parent knows that an infant or toddler should not be wearing jewelry that can be swallowed  |
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Not buying the dryer theory....
Nor should you, since these are attempts at coin rings made by tapping a coin with a spoon until the rim is smooth and not ridged. Apparently, they got this far before realizing the resulting ring would be too small. Dryer Coins will have some similar rim damage, but they will also tend to be severely worn on one side. |
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Gotta say I agree with Fred on this. I have both, spooned dimes and Dryer Coins...and have seen all Coops pics. I usually get shot down saying "spooned". But I think this is the correct guess in this instance. Anyway its ALL conjecture and we will never truly know for sure. Edited for clarity Edited by amida17
06/14/2011 1:55 pm
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at least I know now that it is either a Dryer Coin or spooned coin. |
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It really doesn't matter if it was caused by a dryer or a spoon, in either case the rim has been beaten down.
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Posted 06/14/2011 06:35 am
