Proof error?

I got this from a dealer for 3 bucks, and when I took itout of the flip I looked at the rim and it seems to be coming off. Any ideas? Here is a photo (if it is to blurry I can get ,more):http://www.cointalk.org/gallery/showimage.php?i=633&catid=newimages

Thanks ahead of time!

Phoenix

 

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Basically, yeah. Hold on a few min., I'm uploading some more pics.

Phoenix

 

More Pics!!!

Here are some more I took. Thanks for looking.

http://www.cointalk.org/gallery/showimage.php?i=636&c=3

http://www.cointalk.org/gallery/showimage.php?i=636&goto=next&c=3

Any ideas?

Phoenix

 

The last picture is definately the best of the three, but that is a weird error......almost looks like the rim is metal strip that is added after minting and this just curled past where it should have stopped. We all know that isnt how it happens, that is what I think it looks like.

 

I know what you mean. Thanks for your input! I looked at it and it is just puzzling to me. Wondering if anyone knew anything about it. Anyone feel free to put my curious mind to rest lol.

Phoenix

 

Yeah I know. It has me confused. Would it be something maybe sending Ken Potter a few pics? Thanks for the help so far. Oh, and also, it might not be to important, but it is a Minnesota and it is silver. Thanks so far.

Phoenix

 

Cool thanks. Is this the right email address? kpotter256@aol.com

Phoenix

 

Cool! Thanks! The email is sent, and hopefully hear back from him. Wish me luck everyone.

Phoenix

 

That is finning. The fin is created between the collar and the edge of the die, right at the outermost edge of the coin. As the metal is squeezed out it has a flat surface on the die side and a corragated surface on the collar side. In this case the fin is very thin and is starting to break off. Some times a fin like that will break off and fall into the coining chamber and the next coin struck will have a "struck through reeding" error.

 

It is? I didn't know finning could be that small. Thanks though. I'm waithing to hear what Ken Potter has to say too though. Thanks for the help so far! BTW, if it is finning, what would the value be on a proof coin?

Phoenix

 

very nice catch, good luck with Potter.

 

Thanks. It might be something neat. Thanks for all the help and support guys :hug:

Phoenix

 

I Got Word Back From Him Tonight!

I checked my email and saw I got an email from him. My heart started getting excited and this is what he wrote:

I'm really excited now. Has this type of error ever been found before? Either way, I am excited. Thanks for all the help guys. :hug:

Phoenix