Ring Around The Rosie

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Chris Winkler, Mar 11, 2021.

  1. Chris Winkler

    Chris Winkler Well-Known Member

    I have been seeing on several coins recently the stars & letters on the outer edge of the coin connected by a fine thread. Can anyone explain why this happens, as I highly doubt the design included the thread like connector, or am I wrong??? BTW I picked up this CC mint with an MS 65 rating for a great price. All the other CC were so dinged and overpriced, I was shocked to get this fairly ding free coin for a great price.
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  3. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    It is die cracking as it deteriorates. the metal gets up into it.

    VAM listings are essentially die pairings and wear pattern to create a comprehensive history of the life of the die.
     
  4. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

  5. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    I love die cracks...well done!

    The way the Obverse design interacts with the Reverse design determines the primary stress points and the life of the die for each design.

    If memory serves, Charles Barber felt his "Barber" designs represented the pinnacle of coin design and he had serious objections to the renaissance designs of the early 20th century...from an engineering perspective.
     
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  6. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    Nice morgan I love me some die cracks.
     
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  7. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    Thank you very much! :shame:
     
  8. Roseland3

    Roseland3 Active Member

    I have an 1884 CC Morgan that looks just like this. Such a beautiful coin. Love the die creaks.
     
  9. charley

    charley Well-Known Member

    Are you asking the reason for the 'pattern" of the die break, or just the reason for the die breaks?
     
  10. xCoin-Hoarder'92x

    xCoin-Hoarder'92x Storm Tracker

    I wish I was this smart when it comes to coins. I had big questions until seeing your answer! ;)
     
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  11. Chris Winkler

    Chris Winkler Well-Known Member

    Hi, are you asking me? I was wondering what caused them.
     
  12. Chris Winkler

    Chris Winkler Well-Known Member

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