Good luck at some shows. Good luck at online stuff.
Oops. Sorry, Fred. I replied to you in error
I know about split plating. I am talking about what looks like raised metal from other strikes. I should get a better idea in hand
Not bent or cut. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Look at his sideburns and facial area. If it is from multiple off center strikes, why aren't other areas like that and it is just the side of his...
I agree with @Seattlite86
Definitely not bent. Definitely not cut with a laser, knife, or saw.
Picked this up today at a local show. It is a beauty! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Should know in a couple days.
But why would that make the edge so much thicker?
A finned rim causes the thickness?
This dime is obviously not spooned. But what accounts for how thick the edge is here? Is this more than just a misaligned die? I will have to...
Presented are two clad quarter planchet strips. One went through the blanking press and was struck by blanking dies (and is now a webbing strip)....
I know!
Here is the write up from @mikediamond ... [ATTACH]
So far... Definitely a super strong die clash (more than 1). Most likely in a Mint bag of nickels
Both strikes are Full Steps as well
Both the errors and the placement of them is absolutely mind-blowing here. I mean...WOW!!! Try and see if you could properly attribute all that...
The OP's coin, if he ever submits it, which likely he won't, will come back like this just like the guy before who said his 1942-S nickel was on...
Looking for die clashes on U.S. coins. Any denomination. No damage, fingerprints.
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