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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Another something weird I came a crossed looking through Some coins we had floating around here . Only spots that are showing what I'm talking about , are above the "IN GOD WE TRUST" . U can make out basicly just the "TOPS" of the letters .. Curious what would cause something like this since , I've never seen it myself .. figure is something of the "NORM" but never hurts to ask ..       |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That is curious. It appears that things didn't line-up quite right. I'll be back to see what te experts have to say.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
It looks like the first signs of a double strike which never quite made it.
That's my guess.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5832 Posts |
I think is form of collar strike, but that's my guess also.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
If they are incused I would guess a dropped letter error....but I really dont know.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4132 Posts |
It's not a dropped letter error... This might be one for Mike Diamond.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
Looks like a partial strike followed by an off centre strike, just my take on it. Great pic's by the way  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
1943 Posts |
My guess is it has something to do with a plating issue. Mike had a column recently in Coin World discussing some plating issues related to split plating doubling on zincolns caused by the strike. My guess is this is a form of that issue. I'll watch for Mike's response also. Edited by pyrbob
05/12/2012 7:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
557 Posts |
Thanks for your time guys ..
Who is this Mr.Diamond Captainfwiffo ? .. Curious as well about his thoughts on this one ...
the letters are "raised up" on them areas .. nothing else really stood out to me , but if anybody would like me to take a few shots of anything feel free to bark it out and ill do my best to get some photos for u.
thanks again , appreciate everyones time here ..
Phil \m/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think I saw something similar and Mike called it an odd type of Machine Doubling...I just can't find the thread. Just google "Mike Diamond coin" and you'll get info on him  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
557 Posts |
Ahh THAT Mike Diamond haha .. I remember seeing his name around now , and reading a few things he had posted (from others sharing the links) .. That was my thought , a form of Machine Doubling .. But , just cant figure out for the life of me how it would happen exactly lol .. I'm sure it is what it is , but would like to see what he may think or even Coop or coppercoins on here (two other guys that have helped me alot on here )... thanks again for your time guys . Phil \m/ |
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United States
246 Posts |
maybe the inner edge was turned down on a lathe and then as the groove was catching the bit it slowly tourned the outer edge, as the edge looks kind od deep. or some aliens did it.. I'm outta ideas
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Valued Member
United States
246 Posts |
whats the dia. ? is it the same as a normal cent ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3592 Posts |
I found the thread and it was on another forum so I won't post a link (unless it's allowed) but here is where he wrote it up after several different attempts at diagnosing it : The article is now out in Coin World (24 May 2010) in the Collector's Clearinghouse column (page 90). |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Error coin writer and researcher.
Edited by mikediamond
05/13/2012 11:44 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Excellent find Phil! I see you're expanding out from your VAM finds. |
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Posted 05/12/2012 6:29 pm
