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Mljohnson96 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 10:47 am Hey guys. Hoping to draw some knowledge. I've touched a bit in collect over the years. Was hitting pretty hard for a while but then had to back off for a few years due to divorce. Anyway. While thumbing through pocket change last night I stumble over the Roosevelt. Something caught my eye so I took a closer look. I'm a bit confused on this one. On the attached pictures you'll see a distinct ridge along the rim next to liberty. I'm not sure if this is a mint error or post mint damage to the coin. The reverse side is perfect only thing going on is the ridge. Would love some opinions. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 10:54 am to CCF. Looks like a MAD, Misaligned die. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Mljohnson96 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 11:10 am Thanks for the welcome John! So it does appear to be an error in your opinion? Report this Post to the Staff
Mljohnson96 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 11:22 am Sorry. Thought the original pic I uploaded showed the whole coin. Here's the rest of it. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 11:32 am We've seen this many times. It looks to be a flattening of a fin that was on the outside part of the rim. Edited by coop 03/10/2016 11:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
Pete41 Valued Member United States 261 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 2:02 pm Coop. Thanks for the images and explanation of the "fin." I have been puzzled about this for quite some time. Report this Post to the Staff
Mljohnson96 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 4:26 pm Now that bring up another question. What is the difference between a MAD and a fin error? I know the difference in the process of each one being created. Basically I guess what I'm asking is how to tell them apart visually. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/10/2016 8:41 pm A fin error is from too much pressure during the strike. A MAD is from improper alignment of the hammer (adjustable) die. Leaving the coin un-centered over the anvil die. (fixed position) Report this Post to the Staff
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