Tilted Die On My 73 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC ?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 955
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/08/2015 9:42 pm It is set so deep on the left side of the coin. Is this the result of a "tilted die"? The reverse is normal. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/08/2015 9:42 pm Looks more like a flattening fin on that area. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/08/2015 9:44 pm A what? Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/08/2015 10:14 pm Excess metal pushed up in the die? I know that is a fin/edge.Was the planchet too thick? Edited by CoinMasters 04/08/2015 10:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/08/2015 11:43 pm Oh, I see what you're saying, I'll have to check the coin. Thanks Coop Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/09/2015 12:18 am From Mike Diamonds site: Quote: Abnormally Strong Strike: Finning Definition: A fin is a thin flange that extends vertically from the rim/edge junction of a coin struck within the collar. It is caused by excessive striking pressure or a localized increase in striking pressure caused by slight die tilt. The extra pressure causes coin metal to squeeze into the narrow gap between die neck and collar. Fins can develop on either face or both faces simultaneously. A fin may encircle a coin or may be restricted to one pole. The latter is the kind typically produced by die tilt. Link to the site: http://www.error-ref.com/?s=fin Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/09/2015 12:26 am Thank you Coop. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/09/2015 12:46 am So the outer ring is the fin, in this case probably caused by a tilted die. I have a few coins with what I was calling double rims, now I know it is finning. Caused by extra pressure. On second thought I think it's the inner ring. Edited by CoinMasters 04/09/2015 9:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 04/10/2015 5:54 pm The fin is the outer ring. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 955

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.25 seconds to rattle this change.

Tilted Die On My 73 LMC?