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Agrippa Pillar of the Community United States 663 Posts	Posted 03/11/2014 5:37 pm Just found this 1983 Kennedy. It looks to be at least 1/3-1/2 taller than the average sized half and the front looks broadstruck/off center. Whatcha think? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/11/2014 5:42 pm Finned rim. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Agrippa Pillar of the Community United States 663 Posts	Posted 03/11/2014 7:18 pm Are those usually thicker? Is it worth keeping? Report this Post to the Staff
Dar Pillar of the Community United States 1476 Posts	Posted 03/11/2014 8:05 pm Looks like a misaligned die. I have never heard of 'finned rim', BUT, I'm new as well. I'm sure someone will be around to explain though. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/12/2014 07:36 am Weight it.It should weight normal.It isn't really any thicker just looks that way because of the wider looking edge.Rim finning is caused by too much pressure being applied during striking.Is it worth keeping?I would but there is little to no premium. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/12/2014 1:26 pm On the first image the upper coin shows the reeding. Note how the fin is wider than the reeding? There is where it was not contained in the collar creating the fin. (raised area on the rim.) Also on the first image: The second coin is thinner in the area turned to show thickness. On the left side you can see the normal height of the rim. Edited by coop 03/12/2014 1:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Agrippa Pillar of the Community United States 663 Posts	Posted 03/12/2014 2:27 pm That is VERY interesting! :) Thanks for pointing that out! Report this Post to the Staff
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