Struck thru wire

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by OCOPR48, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. OCOPR48

    OCOPR48 Member

    I found this 1967 SMS quarter yesterday. It is the longest piece of wire I have seen struck on a coin. Also I have several 1966 and 1967 SMS that appear to be proof coins. Were these sets struck with proof dies?
     

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  3. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    Nice one too!!!
     
    jello, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. huntsman53

    huntsman53 Supporter**

    Nice find! However, due to the size, I would say that it was a hair or a piece of thread!


    Frank
     
    huntsman53, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. snaz

    snaz Registry fever

    Very Nice! Good eye!
     
    snaz, Dec 22, 2008
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  6. huntsman53

    huntsman53 Supporter**

    Just for perspective reference, here is a 1965-P Lincoln Cent that was Struck Thru a piece of wire.


    Frank
     

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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Agreed, likely a thread from a rag the mint workers use.
     
    GDJMSP, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. CamaroDMD

    CamaroDMD [Insert Clever Title]

    My understanding is that the SMS sets that were made 1965-67 where struck with specially prepared dies, but they weren't proof dies. Some do have cameo effects though.
     
    CamaroDMD, Dec 22, 2008
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  9. grnwavdav

    grnwavdav Numismatic Addict

    Got to love struck thru's!!! Nice example both of you.
     
    grnwavdav, Dec 22, 2008
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