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Are These 1988 And 2008 Five Cent Coins Common?

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 Posted 05/02/2012  07:26 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add awildeheart to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hi, I'm just coming to terms with my new digital microscope, so the photos still aren't the best as I can't seem to tighten the arm enough so that it doesn't wobble/dip when I adjust the focus.

Anyway, I came across these two coins during the weekend noodle challenge. Does anyone know why these two have the distinct smaller outlines within the rim? I also am still learning the standard terms for referring to coin specs and errors, so please let me know if there is a better or more accurate way to describe it.

Thanks, M

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I cant speak for the 1988 because I haven't paid very much attention but the double rim on the 2008 is very common in my opinion.
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I agree with enworb on this.
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... oh well ... that's bad news for me as I thought I was on to something.

... but I still think these two inner rims (the 1988 piccie doesn't really do the coin justice) are smaller than what a usual coin would be - but I certainly bow to more experienced opinions and evaluations.

Just so I know for future noodling, how do the coins get that smaller inner circle?
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too shiney images for me but good topic
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There was another thread a few days ago that discussed these double rims and no one had an explanation.
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