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Hello: I recently acquired a couple of "hanging 3" varieities in BU condition. I have never really noted these varieites before and notice that they are very difficult to see but are "there". It takes a different light and magnification to see the variety. My question is, is this variety weak and hard to see? If it is difficult to see if on a BU coin, what are the chances of finding one in a VF-AU coindition? I would post a pic but they do not scan well. Thanks, Steve AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  |
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Thanks, John1. Perhaps I was expecting the clash to be more pronounced. I think I got weak die clashes. But, they are still faintly there..  |
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You can put together a nice collection of hanging numbers, there are a bunch of different years that happened. John1  |
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These are die clashes. Some years, like 1961, 1962 and 1963 are very common. You can find nice clashes from the early 1940s right up through the 1970s. In fact, it took me a long time to find a pristine 1962 MS-66 cent, that did NOT have a die clash, for my collection (I was trying to get a really nice, clash-free strike).
You can buy BU rolls of 1960s 1-cent coins for a couple of bucks - while those rolls may have been cherry picked for grades, those are perfect for hunting clashes. Good luck!!
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Thanks for the info. I was aware they were out there but I don't roll hunt (yet).. so I never really saw one up close. Being so light may be a reason that I see more black and white images. i scanned oneof them, still hard to see the "clash" but part is visible. Thanks to John1's link, while taking a closer look, I also found that one of them had a ten degree rotation.   of the variety rather than photos. Edited by steve123
12/31/2012 5:34 pm
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What would something like the rotation command?
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I see only one example on E-Bay in completed listings for a circulated coin for $1.00.  But with the BU condition and the hanging 3, hopefully it will add a bit. Still a nice little find to keep for myself. Have a great new year! Steve |
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What would something like the rotation command? With a 10 degree rotation there will be little if any premium. John1 |
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Hi steve123
If you keep your eyes open you'll find that there are various "strengths" to the hanger -- some are weaker, as the one you've got, and others are stronger, or bigger, often easily visible to the naked eye. Then you can get pennies with a double hanger, which may have one of each, etc. SPP is right, the 1960's ones are fairly common, so keep an eye and who knows what you'll find!
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Thanks to everyone for their input. I have a new interest in the '63's!
Steve
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