British India 1/12 Anna Die Break ?

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brokencompass Valued Member United States 451 Posts	Posted 10/27/2010 6:20 pm I got this almost uncirculated British India 1/12 anna and was looking it under the magnifier wondering if this is a die issue/ Weak strike or damage. Notice the absence of 1/ in the "1/12"? Is this a documented die issue or a weak strike? Report this Post to the Staff

pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 10/30/2010 6:30 pm Welcome to the CCF, brokencompass! I believe this is an example of a weak strike; I've seen other 1/12 anna coins with the same characteristics as yours. Report this Post to the Staff
brokencompass Valued Member United States 451 Posts	Posted 11/02/2010 04:06 am Thanks Pls! I was thinking of getting it slabbed, so was wondering to do it or not. Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 11/02/2010 9:20 pm The problem with this coin was caused by simple physics. It was a problem with many of Edward VII coins - the raised portion of the King's head took away so much of the coin's volume (at a point opposite the denomination) that the failure to strike up fully is entirely predictable. Weak strikes are usually more overall in effect. This localized effect is a commonly seen defect. This of a wheatie US cent - Lincoln's head often caused a weakness in the ONE of the denomination. The grade of a coin can be MS without a full strike but ultimate desirability is usually based on a full strike. Report this Post to the Staff
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