I am pretty new - but find it interesting that the 1922 plain is the only "error" coin listed in many albums - I have a Dansco with proofs, but am I correct that the rest of the coins listed are either variations or proofs - the 1922 plain I would consider "error" Thoughts??
Most all albums I've seen include the 1922 plain. Really, IMO, it's a bad decision because it is indeed an error coin. One of many reasons I don't use albums.
It's a matter of definitions but most consider them to be varieties - not errors. Technically though, the '42/41 dime is an error - '55 DDO is not.
I thought the 22 Plain DIE 2 was not really an error either. Im sure they knew what was going on at the time but it was during the depression and they didn't have the money to keep reworking the dies.
I thought the 22 Plain was "grease" in the die not making the D - I would call that error. As stated I am a rookie, what is the story with the 55?? I thought it was struck twice - in error?? I don't know too much about that one....
There were 4 dies used for the 1922. the 3 with teh weak reverse were grease. Die #2 is believed to be the result of a die clash. See http://lincolncentresource.com/1922Ddievarieties.html. In the case of the 1955/55, the die was struck twice. Thus "doubled die".
Certain coins got better promotions than others. That certainly includes, but is not limited to, all the coins mentioned in this thread. They became so hyped that a space was made in most albums. The 1895 Morgan is another. And the bottom line is that many collectors have become annoyed, mostly because they can't afford these coins. Think of the youngster trying to figure out how he'll EVER be able to afford a 1909-SVDB. Then he looks at his album and sees the hole for the 1922 No D. That could almost cause him to quit right there. I think beginners should start with the Jefferson nickels. I don't think any of the varieties show up in those albums.
Neither is an error. They are both doubled dies and they are varieties. The 22 "plain" is neither an error or a variety, it is a late die state. (Actually the strong reverse is a late die state, the 22 plain's with the weak reverses that come from the mintmark being filled by grease ARE actually errors. But a grease filled die is a minor error.)
At least the 1909 s vdb is a coin that was minted on purpose for release - not a worn-our die, grease, clash, etc....those are the ones that tick me off...although my albums don't list the 55.
add the double dies to my list of things that make me mad for being in the album....I understand the big/little dates, etc (although I am not a big fan) but these others don't belong in the album... More power to you if you want to collect them, it should just be outside the album....my thoughts anyway
Now Conder - dang you, we had this discussion the last time this subject came up and YOU were the one who said the '42/41 dime WAS an error because of the hubbing. You corrected me back then because I had always considered it a variety. Now I like the heck out of ya pal, but dang it - ya can't have it both ways
