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bryan10au Pillar of the Community Australia 3306 Posts	Posted 07/11/2009 03:23 am This is another coin I purchased about a month ago. I am wondering what grade it would be and also any clues as to why the date is so poor when the rest of it is not too bad. Thanks Bryan Cheers Bryan Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/11/2009 11:44 am I would grade this at F-15, looks like worn a die by the date. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/11/2009 5:27 pm VF-30 with a weak strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Electric_Op_Ltd Valued Member United States 183 Posts	Posted 07/11/2009 5:51 pm Flip the coin over and you'll see the strike is weak on both sides, see "S OF" on reverse. Bruce Report this Post to the Staff
bryan10au Pillar of the Community Australia 3306 Posts	Posted 07/11/2009 10:14 pm Yes I noticed that. I wonder what caused that? Is it common to have a weak strike on both sides of coin? Maybe some walking around just rubbing that part of the coin. Cheers Bryan Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 07/12/2009 03:05 am Quote: I wonder what caused that? Is it common to have a weak strike on both sides of coin? The planchet could have been a touch thin in that area. I agree it's VF and it may be a bit corroded. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/12/2009 09:53 am VF30 rim damage. Possible Grease Filled Die. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Mainecoincoll Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 07/12/2009 10:56 pm Definitly a VF would be EF if date werent worn. And I don't think it was the die, both sides have equal wear. Report this Post to the Staff
stanton New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 07/19/2009 2:26 pm Probably the die was not what I call (balanced). That is, the the dies pressed the planchet harder on one side than the other. This gives you good form on one side and a weak form on the other. This is clearly indicated by the stars and date on this coin. I'm pretty sure. I was a tool & die maker for 35 years. Report this Post to the Staff
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