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New Member
Canada
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Hey all. I am trying to see what makes a 1951 dollar a 5/5. All images I'm seeing of all variaties seem to all look the same. Is mine a 5/5 ? What do you guys think? Thanks in advance   |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I'd say, yes, the 5 has been repunched, but the offset seems a bit less than the CaC photo. Maybe a closer look at yours with better photo would make it sure, but I would call it a 5/5 myself. Yours also has some circulation dents/mars, but nice coin.
Edited by okiecoiner
03/04/2026 12:13 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Yours is a SWL. Looking at the other numbers, it could be MD
The SWL 5/5 has a notch at the top of the 5 which yours doesn't show.
It is the FWL that has the 5/5 that looks similar to yours.
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New Member
 Canada
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The angle of my picture didnt show it properly, but no doubt I think I got the FWL  Edited by majoly83
03/04/2026 3:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21580 Posts |
After seeing latest photo, I agree that it is a FWL 5/5. Just shows what a difference proer photos can make. Original photo sure looks like a SWL  |
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Moderator
 United States
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what is the SWL and FWL?
I have not heard of those acronyms
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New Member
Canada
19 Posts |
Single water line - 1 line reaching canoo
Full water line - all lines reach canoo
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21580 Posts |
Quote:
Single water line - 1 line reaching canoo Wrong (Also "canoo" is spelled canoe.) SWL stands for short water llnes where no line touches the canoe as per my photo. A single water line or one water line is known as "One WL." |
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New Member
Canada
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Haha. Failed to pretend to be smart.
Also... Me fail english? That's unpossible!
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New Member
Canada
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It just came back from ICCS. Not a MS sadly but at least it is indeed a 5/5. The good news of the day.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21580 Posts |
Can't comment on the grade as there is nothing to go by
but at least the variety has been recognised.
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Moderator
United States
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Thank you for sharing the results.  |
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Posted 03/04/2026 1:25 pm
