This is not die distortion doubling. The nose is MD (flat and shelf like) MD removes part of the intended device.. It can happen anywhere on the...
It could be just a bit of bag toning and put into a Waite Raymond years ago. Also could be MS70.
I have always hoped to just come a cross a few to buy for the right price. I would be in the same position as you. IN research mode.
Wish this S wasn't a details coin. But this is the MDDO with a grease filled trust obv. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This is my D example of the MDDO....
I do not believe that this has anything to do with the striking process.
My collection is in a bit of disarray. I wish I could have every coin on a spread sheet. I'll just let the kiddo do it! LOL
Neat Hawaiian dime.
That is rim finning. It folded over in circulation. Rim Finning a sharp edge of metal that found a weak spot in between the collar and die chamber...
You have me confused? They are both the same coin.
I lean towards a capped die situation. The stretch of the reverse design still makes me think that there is more than a wheel and a railroad track.
I have a few of those D and S some with the abraded die obv.
I like the white tones in the blue. Those finger prints on the reverse. Keep it to Gem.
The thread started here is from a member that distorts known images to make them look different. It would be best to start your own thread with...
There was one here in Arvada CO. Very chilling and creepy place. Not to mention the sick and depraved so called doctors that tortured these...
As Rick said. This was a doubled master die it transferred these same details to many working dies.
That is a Misplaced MM and there were still hundreds of thousands of these minted. These at the time were just overlooked. And the majority used...
You are reading too much into this. It has NO added value.
So since the MM are hand punched into the working die they can be in any position or slight rotation. And the mint used that die to strike....
Look at the link. It is how dies are made.
Nice Proof.
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