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I just got a 1967 Kennedy SMS and it is outstanding. While looking it over I see an error on the obverse.   If you look at United States it seems that there is an issue with the 'T' & 'E' and the 'I' of United.  Closer Shot....  I am not sure of what error it is but I feel it is not PMD and that it was something to do with spillage in the die? It is such a nice coin that it really stood out.  What do y'all think? I like it!!  |
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United States
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Hello,
Is the surface area directly above the 'IT' either depressed or elevated compared to the overall surface of the reverse?
From this photo it is difficult to determine.
mdpmedia
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Pillar of the Community
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It is raised, it looks like die spillage if there is such a thing..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say for a better assessment try and get a better pic with less glare.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To me it looks like minor strike throughs.
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Pillar of the Community
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atsinger, You may find it helpful to view page four (4) and five (5) of this CCF thread below discussing 'very' inexpensive methods (one with diffusion and one w/o diffusion) for significantly reducing glare on MS-type Morgans and similar commemorative coins: https://goccf.com/t/88598&whichpage=4fyi, mdpmedia |
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United States
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Sorry I will try to get a better photo, I used my daughters IPhone and it is better than my camera. When I get a chance I will try to get a better shot. Here is another that can be zoomed..  And some special 'edit' so the areas in question can be seen.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It was struck through something, possibly small metal fragments.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Small piece of wire. Something short.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
523 Posts |
Ah a struck through type error. I will have to do some reading on this one. My guess is not worth any premium to collectors right?
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Pillar of the Community
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This is glue on the coin. It has nothing to do with the die.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
523 Posts |
Glue? This is silver just as the letters?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The pictures aren't the best and it's hard to determine, even with the edited images. IMO, though, I would agree with its being struck through. A minor struck through coin like this won't bring a premium from error collectors, and will be seen as a defect from those looking for high grades.
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If they are raised as the OP said, it could be Die chips or Die Gouges on the reverse not strike through.
Edited by papatony
03/31/2013 12:05 am
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Being that the areas in question are so small, and this is an sms coin, I'm thinking that it only appears to be raised. The shape and smoothness of it are consistent with a struck through error.
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Posted 03/28/2013 07:23 am
