The reeding is a collar clash. Not inverted die. The mint did not start using inverted die installation until 1992 for a few trials.
Conder101 makes valid points. Testing protocol, however, requires that the tests (more than one impression) not be made too close to the edge....
This is a plating crack not a lamination. A lamination is the separation of a metal or alloy along horizontal planes of weakness.
[ATTACH] Unable to see detail closely, but thinking you have 1991. With coin in hand, you can compare to the following information. 1991, 1992,...
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I looked at the Lange reference. He seems to maintain that the same D mintmark was used from 1933 through 1979! I can see that might be a generic...
Thanks - most helpful info! What is the source of your text on 70-81? Here is a brief paper I put together. Not really directly applicable to my...
Excellent article. Thank you. I am not sure it helps me understand though. Let me spell out my question in a little more detail: MMS-006 was...
Thank you so much! Never once did it occur to me to check mint mark styles! You are right on target with a most helpful answer! I am amazed that...
If that is not a split serif then what is it? It is repeated on every one of these coins.
I have a red arrow pointing at the split serif. You might have to click and expand the photo a wee bit. As I said it is minor - smallest I have seen
Just sharing. 1960-D SD RPM Looks like an unlisted RPM. Very difficult to see, much less photograph! Has plenty of significant markers! This...
Just thought that I would share. Mad Die Clash site appears to identify attributions with a numbering system which assigns a number to a clash...
Thank you Mike Diamond! This means I will need to change my research report and definitely add this as a rather rare example!
Thank you!
VERY interesting!! May I use your photos for educational purposes?? I am thinking that this is a folded over rim fin, although it has some rim...
Ken Potter has said about this type of damage: “This is damage from the inside diameter of a tube in a coin wrapping machine. The inside of the...
Thanks for the better photos! Agree off center strike. Guess value @ $5 - $10
What is the error? Where exactly is it? We need to see clear photos out of the plastic. We need to see a close up of this error?
Can't see your coin in these photos. It is a Half Dollar not a half cent. Why do you think it is rare?
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