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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Hi Guys Was looking at these 2006 and 2008 quarters that are suppose to be identical in size and weight over the years shown,but as the pictures show that one shot the reeding lines up, but as you move the coins 45 degrees they do not line up. The 2006 is on top and the 2008 on the bottom.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
535 Posts |
Shouldn't you be comparing 2006 to a 2006 and a 2008 to a 2008?
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Rest in Peace
 1988 Posts |
Basically timnic44...I was hoping that some one can tell me if the 2006 and 2008 quarters ARE the same size...?
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
9868 Posts |
25 cents have had the same diameter,23.88mm,since the SF change in 1953.
Next thing you must do is count the number of indentations on each coin to see if the collars used for each coin differ.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Good idea DBM...I will count them and post back here with the results.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1005 Posts |
A tedious task. Not as noticeable as the 16 and 14 serrations toonie.
I want to guess 100 grooves in a reeded quarter, good luck.
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Ya....That's what I was thinking Bm0ney...How the heck am I going to do it...?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2135 Posts |
If they're not valuable coins, you could paint the first indentation, then every fifth or 10th all the way round the coin.
By paint, I mean something that isn't too noticeable - felt tip or nail varnish; both of which can be removed with acetone.
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Good point Pertinax...May try that...Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2135 Posts |
My god-daughter has just had another idea which requires only 1 indentation to be marked.
Create a flat piece of 'Blue Tack'/Plasticine, then roll the coin edge over the flat. The indentation edge will be marked easily and it'll be easy to count the indentations - without going cross-eyed or straining your vision.
I think it might work with chewing gum or pastry, too.
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10/25/2012 7:05 pm
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
WOW Pertinax...That is a great idea...I have got some kids play dough in the house...Going to try it.
Hey, has anyone else got any ideas how to count the reedings on a coin without going blind....?
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10/25/2012 8:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1005 Posts |
Try pressing the coin into silly puddy and taking a picture of the impression. Might work.
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Rest in Peace
1988 Posts |
Just tried your idea Bm0ney, but the putty is too thick to capture the reeding's....Good try though...  There has to be a simple way for ALL of us to use....  Edited by wert
10/25/2012 9:31 pm
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