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Rest in Peace
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It is MD, notice that it just mark in to the original design albeit slightly. Notice how the effects are seen in TRUST very well. Not as blatant as others, look at these:  
Edited by Crazyb0 10/30/2017 6:36 pm
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Thank you for answering so quickly. I had assumed MD initially but the apparent separation line on the star, ends of LL's and the beak appear full thickness. The designers initial also seems to have a serif. Can you help clarify these areas for me. They really through me off. I appreciate it.
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote: The designers initial also seems to have a serif The designer initial is incused, If my memory serves me right, the rules are reversed for incused lettering. So split serifs are actually indicative of MD in this case.
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Thank you for clarifying. I had to look up incused. Was laughing as I rarely meet a word I don't know the meaning of. However, I learned it means hammered or struck. I apologize for my ignorance but I guess it is the same the separate strike of an old mint mark. I would not think the MD would effect a separately struck detail? If I saw a serif on a mint mark I would be thinking RPM? Again, not questioning your experience- just trying to learn so I can improve my recognition. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on this topic.
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Pillar of the Community
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Incused, in coin talk is a design that is recessed as opposed to protruding. The M is recessed. Edit to add While I can only hope to be deserving of your respect, I do appreciate your respectful tone. Too often people come here to ask questions and act hostile to the locals. Thanks.
Edited by BigSilver 10/30/2017 8:17 pm
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Rest in Peace
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The small "indent" for lack of better in the top right can be considered a small die chip. I'll try to explain. Think in reverse, when thinking design elements. The "incuse" of the M on the die is actually a raised portion within the indented Ribbon....on the face of the die as we look at it. Being raised, the areas toward the tips are the weakest point of the metal as formed, thereforethose edges are most prone to break off during constant repetitive poundings of coin making. it is a small piece of damage that normal polishing can't correct being inside a design element. Same thing is happening on the ATB Quarters of today. Hope that makes sense.
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Big Silver and Crazyb0- I now get it :) Thanks for taking your time to reply to me.
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