1955 10 And 25 Cents Variety? - Coin Community Forum

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Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 12:01 am What variety is this talking about? "Both the 10c and 25c pieces of 1955 come with two distinctly different edges. The one conventional flat rim with straight reeding on the edge, the other has been curved on the edge thus eliminating the flat border and also giving the coins the appearance of being thinner. The reeding seems actually shaved off at the two surfaces." Written by P. S. Favro for the column Varieties of Canadian Coins: Displayed at the February meeting of the Toronto Coin Club, I read this in the 1956 CNA journal. There's no picture and I have no idea what he's talking about. It's doesn't sound like anything that's listed in C&C either. I kinda have an impression he's talking about something like this when he says "reeding shaved off two surfaces". Not sure if that's what he's actually trying to say. Thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 12:38 am It kinda sounds like a weak or worn collar die..maybe Report this Post to the Staff
Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 02:59 am I haven't heard of a worn collar, but it makes sense. I'd like to hear other thoughts too, try to figure out what this guy is talking about... Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 08:14 am I would attribute the difference to striking pressure. The greater the pressure, the "fuller" the edge would become. Report this Post to the Staff
Vancouver IslandCoinKid Forum Kid Canada 1074 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 10:26 am just wear and tear, either from the minting process or from circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 11:07 am I think your on the right track as far as what the author is stating. I did a quick check through my ref. mat. but I dont see anything about it listed, only the 1968 dimes. All die's wear down including collar die's, Kanga is right about striking pressure but then again a worn die is a worn die. IMO Report this Post to the Staff
Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 2:15 pm Thanks guys, I was just wondering why something like this would be mentioned as a variety. And it's a bit hard when there's no pics, they're pretty much non-existent in the early editions. Report this Post to the Staff
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