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"A later die state of the famous "Superbird" variety. The tail feathers were lapped and a mint worker added lines to the reverse die, presumably to conceal the lost definition."
Always fun to read about "famous" coins I've never heard of!
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interesting how a mint worker added lines!
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OK JerseyBen. Since it sold on Heritage for $1,086.88 the same coin is going off on Teletrade tonight. That's where I got this image from. Lets see what it brings then. So the Mint worker re-engraves the die and not the coin itself so that means there could be an unknown quantity still out there. I'm going back and recheck my '52 Washington's. Just when you thought you seen them all. This Forum is a "Treasure Trove" of knowledge. Someday I will find something about a coin you guys don't know about. Is there any other years that have this error you know of. Love the "Superbird" designation. Keep the posts coming. edgman   |
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What I want to know is this: Could these be found in Proof sets?
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Its got a PR designation so its a proof coin. Was it out of a proof set, probably. Think they only did sets back in those days. Has anyone ever seen one in MS/BU? By the way, its up to $400 on Teletrade at 4PM. Will get final numbers later tonight.
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Some people like to "flip" coins; sometimes you make out on the plus side, sometimes you get your backside handed to you.
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Not the same coin. Different serial numbers.
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Posted 12/26/2012 2:02 pm
