Throwback Thursday #9 2026 - Rim Burr

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by paddyman98, Sep 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM.

  1. paddyman98

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    Hello everyone,
    Two items from my collection..

    A rim burr on a coin is a genuine mint error that happens when excess metal, jagged tabs, or debris from manufacturing equipment get caught and struck into the coin's outer rim.
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    What Causes a Rim Burr
    • Cutting and Shaping: They form when moving parts—such as the upsetting mill, feeder fingers, or a chipped cutting/blanking tool—leave behind a small metal projection or roughness before the coin is struck.
    • The Struck-In Process: loose metal fragments or folded pieces get trapped against the planchet and flattened directly into the rim or edge junction under massive striking pressure.
     
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