Monroe Dollar Minting Error, Upside-Down Lettering On Rim

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Midnight Fenrir Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 04/04/2008 9:43 pm I was at work today, when a customer handed me 3 of the new Monroe dollars, being the collector I am, I checked them over for errors and found one to my own surprise. The coin in question says, "In god we trust, 2008 D, E Pluribus Unum" but, it's upside down compared to the other two. On the regular ones, you have it heads-up to be able to read it, on this one you have to have it tails-up! Did I finally find something I can use to buy parts for my car with? :D I'll post a picture as soon as I can figure out how to get a shot of such a narrow surface... Report this Post to the Staff

Midnight Fenrir Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 04/04/2008 9:49 pm Err... dang... nm... guess it's a 50/50 chance thing... Report this Post to the Staff
aweber77 Valued Member United States 126 Posts	Posted 04/04/2008 10:01 pm I'm not sure if thats an error because I thought that there was something like that with the Washington Prez dollar but I'm not sure. Wait for the experts... Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 04/04/2008 10:07 pm Yep...50/50 chance Some view it as a variety and try to get both for both mints Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/05/2008 01:02 am Since the edge lettering on business strikes is applied in a secondary process, the position is completely random. On proof strikes, the lettering is always facing up with respect to the obverse because the edge lettering is applied with a segmented collar at the time of striking. Report this Post to the Staff
j_h_s Pillar of the Community United States 1934 Posts	Posted 04/05/2008 06:47 am I believe the edge lettering is commonly struck both ways on those dollar coins. Report this Post to the Staff
livingdinasaur Pillar of the Community United States 1571 Posts	Posted 04/08/2008 5:56 pm The question was brought up on how to photograph the edges.....I use a small plastic clip, similar to a cloths-pin, and it holds the coin steady, and with the edge like you want it. Easy to turn "the othe way", when needed. Also makes a good support when "rotating to view. Doick Report this Post to the Staff
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