2022 US Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Medal "rim Error"

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eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/11/2023 7:50 pm So when I was comparing the medal finish of the new U.S. Army medal to this medal, I noticed when I pulled the capsule out of the clam shell case, that the capsule appeared to be slightly opened. I figured I must have pulled it, in just the right spot, to cause it to partially open. So I attempted to push it back together, I quickly found, it just wouldn't budge. I tilted the capsule, at just the right angle to see something was off on the rim, thinking what the heck!? Photos are of the obverse rim, at the top of the medal. I had to remove the top half of the capsule to capture the last 3 images. The rise begins at roughly 11K and finishes at roughly 3K. In the last photo, you can see just how high above the capsule this thing protrudes. The only info I can find relating to this error, is of the 2018 S reverse proof dime "high wire rim" error. What are y'alls thoughts on this one? Thanks for looking. Report this Post to the Staff

1847bill Valued Member United States 465 Posts	Posted 03/11/2023 10:00 pm I'm not sure mint errors on medals bring much of a premium. I would consider shipping it back and getting another. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/12/2023 09:04 am Rim fin? Tilted planchet? http://www.error-ref.com/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 03/12/2023 3:56 pm how was the capsule closed? or was it? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/13/2023 1:29 pm It only goes part way down, not making a complete seal. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5603 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 5:27 pm Great Mint Issued Medal, Could you get a Crisp photo of the Finning or Extra metal area that's raised from the Side view. As to possibly show the Collar's marks, Vertically, Thanks for Sharing Sweet Medal Too..... Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5603 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 6:57 pm Eaglebulb7, After seeing this post and commenting I decided to check My U S Marines Corps 2.5 Oz Medal. My examples have Almost the Exact same ARC of what appears to be from the strikes made. I can clearly see the Vertical Stress marks on the Coins Plain, Non Reeded Edges. I also see on the Edge's profile Steps, or Separate Ridges, as If the Press left an Individual Step for Every Strike.... Looking forward to Your Picture Thanks PS, One of My examples was found in the OGP and NOT sealed in the capsule, it will NOT seal either..... Edited by Morgans Dad 03/14/2023 7:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 9:03 pm Hard getting images if this. I'm not necessarily seeing steps. I do see what looks like a stress line. near parallel to where the rim should be. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 10:07 pm So I went back to look at mine as well, it has the same thing in the same area at about K1 Mine is not as dramatic as yours but it is there. A nice Rim Fin. It even has ejection scratches on the edge. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
eaglebub7 Valued Member United States 378 Posts	Posted 03/14/2023 10:22 pm Seems to be a trend, eh!? Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5603 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 3:33 pm Excellent Pictures, Eaglebub7..... Yes, Thanks to Your Wanting to Know Eyes . We have found, With Your Help, what seems to be" Quality Control " Mint Errors. I consider them Errors, The Mint would Not of let these go, I am Happy it was Delivered to Me, from the United States Mint.....Or maybe this is Now the Standard, Post Pandemic, Can't see it from my house, PS, My capsule will NOT close either..... Eaglebub7, I owe You, Thanks for Your Post.!! Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5603 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 3:40 pm John, Thrilled for You Too. Was Your capsule open Too.? Edited by Morgans Dad 03/15/2023 4:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5603 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 3:52 pm I also took My Medals out of the capsules, White Glove Treatment. The Planchet on Both medals show signs of Extreme friction around the collars Edges. The Finning or ? is on the Obverse Mainly and Also on the Reverses. One more than the other. I know Others are out there as well, I'd like to compare photos for Die States, That's just me. I hope John and Eaglebub7 are as Excited and Thrilled as I am, ... Edited by Morgans Dad 03/15/2023 3:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 4:02 pm Oh, yeah, this is something to enjoy here. How many more are out there like ours? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 4:18 pm OK, I just opened mine and removed it from the cap. here are the close up images (taken from my cell phone) It is a Rim Fin, and on mine it is partially bent or folded in. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 03/15/2023 4:22 pm Now, my question is this: Is everyone's fin in the same exact area? Mine starts just above the word 'Marine' on the obverse. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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2022 US Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Medal "Rim Error"