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Posted 08/31/2013 1:52 pm
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My question is where the information stating that the coin has to be full size to get the reeding. I don't read that on the US Mint website.
My question is where the information stating that the coin has to be full size to get the reeding. I don't read that on the US Mint website.
The reason the coin has to be full size to get the reeding is because the reeding happens during the striking process. If the blank doesen't expand to full size during striking, the reeding is not pressed into the edge. It is the same reason that coins that are broadstruck do not have reeding. The broadstruck coin has a larger diameter due to being struck outside of the collar. If it is struck outside of the collar, there is no reeding present to be pressed into the edge and keep the blank from expanding larger than normal.
