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Hi I am a total n00b here but I was looking throuhg some coins and I noticed something odd about this 1985 P. It loots as if on the top it was struck off center.  |
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We need to see the reverse to see what was going on with your coin?  |
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whops sorry here you go.  |
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to CCF. John1  |
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@ND, first welcome to CCF. Second, it looks to me like you have a coin struck with a slightly mis-aligned die. Since none of the design is missing, I'm not sure that there is a numismatic premium for this coin, but it is a nice example nonetheless.
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cool! well thanks for the warm welcomes! and thanks for looking into my coin! I will add it to the save collection.
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I think there is more going on than just a MAD. John1 |
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Looks like a MAD (Misaligned Die) to me. to the CCF! |
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I think there is more going on than just a MAD. with John1. Is weight normal and is anything out of the ordinary seen on the edge of coin? Thanks, Doug. Edited by Halo1st
04/06/2018 11:57 am
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I need to get a scale so I can measure the weight. As far as the edge goes it seems normal.. not exactly sure what to be looking for. here is another picture comparing it to another normal one.  |
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OK so @john1, just to be clear, do you agree that the reason for the increased distance between the obv inscription (LIBERTY) and the rim is due to MAD? It seems like you are saying that there is also a potential manufacturing reason for some of the details not being fully struck up, but the OP is mainly focused on the coin being "struck off center". I just want to make sure that we are actually answering his question.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Until weight is confirmed, I hold my official verdict. Sure seems misaligned and that can be a simple and true explanation. The weakness showing opposite each other on both obverse and reverse made me think twice for something more. Like I said if we eliminate weight as a potential contributing factor then Struck Through Grease or could there still maybe more to the story? Been contemplating a potential tilted die as well. Thanks, Doug. http://www.maddieclashes.com/vertic...d-die-error/Edited by Halo1st
04/06/2018 6:08 pm
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