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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Publius2, post: 25611532, member: 105571&quot;]Agree it is most likely the thick planchet, lettered edge if only due to the relative rarities.</p><p><br /></p><p>The die bulge at MER is part of the early stage degradation of the C-2.&nbsp; Yes, Fuhrman doesn&#039;t mention it specifically with regard to the C-2 Thin Planchet Lettered Edge, the C-2 Thick Planchet Plain Edge, or the C-2 Thin Planchet, Plain Edge, the first two are R8 and badly worn.&nbsp; The latter is an R-6.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, it is reasonable to assume that an early minimal bulging at MER that does not include the A is an early striking of C-2 before the mint reduced the weight with a shift to the thin planchet.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unless you can see enough of the edge to make a judgement of thick vs. thin, then this is about as far as I can go.&nbsp; Fuhrman says this is possible with experience and judgement but that&#039;s not me.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know you&#039;re a EAC member.&nbsp; Maybe take it to the next Convention and show it to the experts?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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