Is it true that there used to be an actual job as a coin adjuster? I read somewhere that this position was to file the coin down so that it would be within the proper weight and therefore making it legal. I understand that this was done before the stamp was made, and it is not considered damaged? I would love to see any pictures of adjustment coins that people might have. Found it very interesting. This is the only one I can find.
lol yeah. Awesome book. Thanks again for the recommendation. I could get lost in this book for a very long time.
Yes there was a time when those weighing and checking the coins, and planchets, were women. But you are talking about the US Mint, and during a specific period of time. During other periods of time the work was done by men as well. And in earlier history, before the US Mint even existed, such work was always done by men. It is also important to note that weight adjustments were done both before the coins were struck and after the coins were struck.
Correct and should have been noted. Were "often" women. Glad you are enjoying the book. While not the perfect work, its still an excellent reference.
To add to this, check out this thread:http://www.cointalk.com/t210059/ There are other marks known as roller marks and Lance explains the difference.