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New Member
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Hello all, I have become a forum member just to pose this question. I look forwards to hearing from those who have the expertise to help me determine what exactly it is I have. This is a one sided dime that seems to be blank on the side opposite Queen Elizabeth II, with some sort of defect on the rim. Basically I would like to know if this is the real deal and if it is what should I know about it. I have taken some photos to help and weighed it on a reloading scale at .0625oz Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!      Moved to Canadian varieties & errors forum - Sap |
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New Member
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The weight in grams is 1.77
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting. I would like to hear thoughts on this one, too.
If it weren't for the rim ding, I would almost say it looks like it was struck through a late stage die cap. But, the presence of the rim ding makes me lean towards man-made damage, possibly as a piece for jewelry. Weight seems to be within specs.
But, definitely wait for other opinions.
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Valued Member
Canada
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You can still see the shape of a Bluenose on the reverse. You need to set the orientation right. Looking at the reverse the rim dent should be on the left, at 9 o'clock. I'm not sure grease would have left that type of impression, unless it was a real thin layer. Possible. The height of the rim from the reverse surface looks close to normal and you can even see where the ring of beads were.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Also, the background is a different color in each picture so the lighting or gamma or some setting is different so we can't really tell the actual color.
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New Member
Canada
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Took 2 new pictures. I see what you mean Rikcando, held at the right angle I can see the faint outline of the bluenose. If it is what it appears to be, does it have any significance in the coin collecting world or is it just a novelty   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are some fantastic error pros on this site. Someone will be along soon and let you know if this is a genuine error or not.
Let's hope so!
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Valued Member
Canada
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 , and what am I, chop liver ! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I meant no disrespect rikcando! Just seems pretty extreme to be grease only. That would be by far the worst Greaser I've ever seen. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I meant no disrespect And I was just playing with you. I wasn't offended. As for the Grease Filled Die, I may be totally wrong. It would not be the first time. I don't see any details related to the die cap, so I too will wait for the experts. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm leaning toward a genuine error, but I don't know about that portion of the rim. I hope Mike Diamond drops by and helps us out.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking die cap, but the ding has me a little confused.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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scoob is right, struck through late stage die cap.
the rim may be from the die clipping the edge of the coin again, otherwise I'm not sure about it.
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Valued Member
Canada
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the rim may be from the die clipping the edge of the coin again, You mean the die cap clipping the coin again? I am not saying you are wrong, I am trying to learn and I cannot visual the process. Yet. Edited by rikcando
01/22/2011 12:32 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A die cap error occurs when a coin gets stuck on a die, I'm assuming hammer die.
As coins are being struck through this stuck coin, they will appear blank or have varying degrees of mushiness due to the die being obstructed.
As more coins are struck, the cap starts to expand and wrap around the die. The coins being struck then will become less and less obstructed causing a late-stage capped die strike where the image is less distorted.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Struck through late stage capped die and I believe the rim is affected by a very small indent strike. An indent strike occurs when a coin does not completely clear the dies and another planchet is struck over it. |
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