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theroamer New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 04/21/2011 1:23 pm Any idea why the "1" in the date would be worn like that when the rest is sharp? Report this Post to the Staff

rjkingston Pillar of the Community United States 642 Posts	Posted 04/21/2011 3:45 pm My 1881 3-Cent has a weak struck '1' also. Just a weak strike. Cool grain appearance in the Nickel (lines about 45 degrees on the obverse and reverse). Report this Post to the Staff
delaner Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 04/22/2011 03:29 am Is that a weak strike or a worn die? I'm guessing it's a worn die... =) Report this Post to the Staff
eddiespin Pillar of the Community United States 1547 Posts	Posted 04/22/2011 1:15 pm I'll say grease got into that cavity on the die. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/01/2011 09:19 am Yep, I've seen many striking issues on 3CN's. Details look F-12 Report this Post to the Staff
3_Cent_Silver Valued Member United States 111 Posts	Posted 05/06/2011 06:56 am Looks like an F-12, possibly F-15. I agree that its most likely a weak strike that caused it. Report this Post to the Staff
jeffatNJC Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 05/08/2011 9:03 pm On the Three Cent piece theirs probably more weak strikes than good strikes. I actually have a bunch of the Three Cent pieces and most have weak strikes. The coin is still worth over 20 dollars. Report this Post to the Staff
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