How Do You Check For 'Upset' Coins?

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hans g Valued Member Australia 102 Posts	Posted 02/25/2018 10:20 pm Just wondering if anyone has a simpler / faster / more accurate method of checking for upset coins than mine. I have seen some collectors who place marks on the coins etc, but my method might be a bit quicker. After twirling them between my thumb and index fingers as a rough guide, if I suspect the coin is slightly upset I place it in my homemade holders. I have one for each denomination. The coins fit snugly in the cardboard slot, just tight enough to prevent accidental rotation, but loose enough to allow me rotate the coin to my predetermined marks. On each side of the clear plastic I mark some standard reference points for a non-upset coin. The obverse is usually the tip of the neck and the reverse depends on which coin or denomination I am checking. After aligning one side, I flip the holder to see if it is rotated. The slots are shallow enough so I can grip the coin to adjust and remove it. I have a separate little chart with radiating lines depicting each 5 degree mark to check the actual angle Please excuse the crude pics, and my crude holders. Hans Report this Post to the Staff

Coinvirgin Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 02/25/2018 11:12 pm Given I am the Coinvirgin doesn't count for much, (zero) Personally I use a mirror. But like I said I'm the Coinvirgin. If you system works for you then it's all good! Report this Post to the Staff
Tootallious Rest in Peace United States 1559 Posts	Posted 02/26/2018 04:33 am A mirror works very well. Put the coin in a flip (2 X 2) but do not staple it. Make sure that the coin is level when you place the bottom edge of the flip on a flat surface. Hold it with your thumb and forefinger so the coin stays in the flip. Put it in front of a mirror. Report this Post to the Staff
coaster Pillar of the Community Australia 1364 Posts	Posted 02/26/2018 04:44 am I like Hans's method, especially when it comes to accuracy! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/26/2018 04:58 am I do it like this http://goccf.com/t/274279 Use a paper clip not staples for the test and than staples for a permanent seal. John1 Quote: How do you check for 'upset' coins? By the look on their faces Edited by John1 02/26/2018 10:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
Mr T Pillar of the Community Australia 2180 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 4:07 pm I had a little device for $1 coins but I don't use it much - normally I just use my fingers to get a rough idea. Report this Post to the Staff
Nevol Formerly nancyc Australia 5385 Posts	Posted 03/02/2018 8:16 pm Quote: I just use my fingers to get a rough idea. Me too. If I'm in any doubt after that, I pop it in a 2X2 to reach a final conclusion. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved Report this Post to the Staff
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