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I have noticed that the last digit of the date does not seem to be the same font/typeset as the first three digits: Why is that?
edit: I understand that it is cost-effective to just change the last numeral but, why not keep it in the same style?
as least as it pertains to Lincoln cents - not sure about other denominations
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12/23/2020 8:41 pm
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@cent, I'm not sure that I have seen this on a US coin previously. Could you please add a pic showing this? Thx.
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 This may mostly pertain to LWC since that is mostly what I search. On the 1944, the first 4 is pointed and the second 4 is blunt. Edited by CentSation
12/23/2020 9:18 pm
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I see what you mean and I find it interesting collectors think about this stuff.
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12/23/2020 9:21 pm
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"I see what you mean and I find it interesting collectors think about this stuff."
LOL, enquiring minds what to know. Hey, I am looking at the surface of pennies with a microscope -- if that tells you anything about me.
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12/23/2020 9:27 pm
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Is that a D/S? Coop might chime in with all the info you need. John1  |
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Hum? Good Eye John1. And great question for Coop to give input on Looks Like it could be a D/S FS=512
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BJ Neff published a CD on the study of the Lincoln Cent "ORIGINAL - MASTER HUB, MASTER DIE_ Lincoln Cent". 1944 - The master die remains the same. Both 4 digits appear to have been repunched on all 1944 Lincoln cents making this a MDO (master doubled die obverse). It is evident that the repunch consisted of two different 4 digits being used, one with a sharp point where the diagonal bar meets the crossbar, the other being blunt at the same junction. Also noted on examples from EDS (early die state) to MDS (mid die state) are the split lower serifs on both 4 digits. a. The 4 digits have serifed feet that are longer than the arms. The diagonal bar is now angled at 48 degrees. The 4 digits are not the same used in 1934. |
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Thanks JC,
I have noticed the split serifs for this date, sounds like some interesting info that BJ published regarding the finer details of LWCs. I am intrigued on the decisions that are made and for what reasons. Such as all the changes to the bowtie, beard, font, spacing, mint marks, etc. that have been addressed over the years.
There is also the issue of using the 'drop-down' 3 during 1934 while the rest of the decade used the 'normal' 3.
Is it possible to access this CD info online? I am not seeing anything at the present [with my search].
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12/25/2020 12:40 am
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"Is that a D/S"Yes, it is D/S -- I just used an easy example from an ebay post. The D/S has nothing to do with the topic [didn't mean to add any excitement].
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12/25/2020 12:41 am
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No to my knowledge the CD is not available. BJ planned to do more research and release a new CD. The CD was sold in 2006. When BJ's wife became ill he dropped all work on coins and his WEB sites to care for her. You might check on the Lincoln Cent Forum and see if anyone would sell you one. |
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