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Cindy Wood Valued Member United States 105 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 9:18 pm This is my first rotated die find. Could the experts please tell me what degree of rotation and what value if any this adds? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 9:36 pm Nice find Cindy! It adds a premium definitely. Not sure ho w much. Let's see what the error experts say. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 9:59 pm Hi Cindy - looks like it's minor rotation and may be within mint tolerances. I've heard +/- 10 or 15 degrees is considered 'within' tolerances. I've read here that rotation needs to be 45 degrees or more to be of value. There is a link to a resource that will tell you how many degrees you are rotated. Do a browse on the internet to see if you can locate it. Good luck!! PS - I'm no expert. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:02 pm I can't determine CW or CCW. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Cindy Wood Valued Member United States 105 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:08 pm It is almost completely upside down from where it should be. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:11 pm Looking at the staples, it seems you have about 20 degrees rotation. Is that correct? Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:22 pm From what the OP is saying the rotation would be somewhere in the 155 degree area, or is it about 28 degrees as first thought? Try taking a pic of the coin over a mirror, that way we see both sides at the same time in relation to each other. Edited by Alexer 01/02/2015 10:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cindy Wood Valued Member United States 105 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:24 pm I would think it would be more than that....I only put 3 staples as a guide. The reverse should be right side up if there was no error Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:26 pm Quote: I would think it would be more than that more than what..155 or 28? Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 10:55 pm I think 155ish. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:00 pm I took a look in Strike it Rich - not listed. I took a look at Rotated Dies - not listed. http://rotateddies.50webs.com/census.htm This looks like it could be a new discovery unless its listed in CherryPickers Guide. Report this Post to the Staff
Cindy Wood Valued Member United States 105 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:03 pm OK here is a mirrored image of my coin.The top of the obverse and reverse are on the same end. Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:04 pm Nice find in that case, should be a good premium for that less the wear. ;) Report this Post to the Staff
Neo13x Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:05 pm It's almost 180° rotated so I would guess 155° sounds about right. Not sure about the value but I would say that's one worth holding on to. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:14 pm Nice find. Could you give us a close up on the rim area on both sides. Some of the magician coins show an altered rim. Not that I'm seeing that on your coin, but to confirm it is real. Fake: A close up would confirm it. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 01/02/2015 11:19 pm Thanks Cindy - looks like a winner! I see varying amounts for quarters with this degree of rotation - around $50 in Extra Fine condition. Given that this isn't listed on either resource it posted, it could mean that this is undiscovered. I only really collect cents and nickels, so my CherryPickers Guide only covers these. Perhaps another member can confirm if your year is or isn't listed. If not, it could fetch a higher premium. Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
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