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it does look authentic but I'm curious if there is reeding on the edge of the original "first strike" part of the coin.
Remnants of reeding only seem to be apparent on the bottom two strikes of the first image.
(It doesn't seem like reeding would only be visible on two of the three extra strikes.)
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If the added strikes are out of collar there would not be Reed Marks...right. I am thinking it is an assisted mint error, am I right? John1  |
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Quote:If the added strikes are out of collar there would not be Reed Marks...right. I am thinking it is an assisted mint error, am I right?... That's kind of why I was hoping for an image of the edge of the normal, centered part of the strike. If there is reeding on the edge it would indicate a normal first strike in collar and two of the three subsequent strikes seem to show a "ruffle" effect consistent with flattened reeding. But why don't all three have that ruffle effect? Maybe they do but the lighting is hiding it. Or... the one not exhibiting the "ruffle" was first and therefore didn't flatten the original strike as much as the 2nd and 3rd strike (strikes 3&4 do seem to look flatter). Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
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I wonder if this was (as mentioned) a 'manufactured error, OR the feeder fingers were not operating properly and was just nudging this coin a tiny bit after each strike - maybe one side of the fingers had broken off in a previous strike and could no longer push the coins out, and therefore could not push in any new planchets into the chamber either.
I would think the Mike Diamond needs to see this one and give his professional opinion.
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I hope it's legit. My only question is the second strike didn't obliterate the first strike which I think is correct, why did the third and fourth strike obliterate the second and third strike? There is no trace of the previous strike on the third and fourth.
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Well the guy is willing to send me the coin to look at it myself and have it looked at if needed by a numismatic expert. He lives in Philly. He mailed it out today. Almost too good to be true kinda deal but he is letting me see it before I pay for it using the good ol honor system. If it is the real deal I am going to buy it 100%. I'll post photos once I get it in hand.
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Well, that is good to hear, then you can get better images too, and maybe Mike Diamond can have a look see.
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Amazing if it is legit with stellar eye appeal. I don't understand what is on the cheek of George on the second strike, looks like an "N"? I'm not sure how that fits in with the multi strikes.
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If you look at the 3rd strike it kind of looks like an N on the cheek as well just a little lower than the 2nd strike.
On the reverse side under gateway there seems to be letters under the G A
If I keep looking at the photos and thinking of it I won't get any sleep #128564;
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I don't understand what is on the cheek of George on the second strike, looks like an "N"? I'm not sure how that fits in with the multi strikes. It's the N from IN God We Trust on the original quarter. The I is kinda stuck in/alongside his nostril. Looks like the rest of the motto got obliterated. |
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On the reverse side under gateway there seems to be letters under the G A The remaining letters from Discovery, crushed under the second strike. |
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That is a fantastic looking coin if genuine. I would really enjoy hearing Mike Diamond take on it.
Keep us posted on what you end up doing.
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Looking forward to images of the edge.
Each subsequent strike flattens the original coin more and more.
That could explain the lack of "flat" reeding on strikes 3&4.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
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The suspense is killing me. Can't sleep. It should be here tomorrow fingers crossed. I will post more detailed images once I have it in hand.
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