It is my understanding that Collectors show little interest in rotations smaller than 45 degrees, except for proofs which will start at about 20...
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I asked the mint what the tolerance was for die rotations. Here is their answer: For circulating denominations the coin rotation tolerance is...
Photo?
There is a name for this: Radial Flow Lines http://www.error-ref.com/radial-flow-lines/
Quite likely a die clash from the hair tie. http://www.maddieclashes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/40137819.jpg
Weight?
Agree not a clash. Either heat or extreme die deterioration
If I understand your post correctly, all photos are from the same coin? The color is reminiscent of a steel cent, however the weight is not:...
Scales which weigh to 2 decimals would be more helpful. The coin appears to be within tolerance of +/- 0.13g. Here is an interesting discussion of...
Well I did hear from Brian and this is what he says: " I don’t attribute these types of possible errors. Your best bet would be to send it to one...
According to my count, I mentioned the copper core with regard to the Kennedy Silver Clad Composition 3 times, and in each case I specified its...
I have given extensive documentation that the 40% is clad. It is composed of a core which is an alloy and clad layers which are also an alloy -...
Edge view discussion of 40% Silver Clad:...
Neat thread - thanks! Do you have a link for the source of this photo - wasn't in the thread either.
My point is: 1) 40% Silver DOES have a copper core composed of about 4/5 copper --- it was stated earlier in this thread that
In my thinking about this, I have also rejected the possibility that it is a Rockwell Test Mark on the die. To be a rockwell test on a die (which...
I received an automated reply from Brian's mailbox saying that email address is no longer valid (the one on his contact info) and has been...
If a clad strip has a dull punch during blanking, the cladding can be pulled over the edge of the blank leaving no exposed copper core.
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