1973 Kennedy Half Dolar rim error ??

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  1. Lorenzian

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    Can some one tell me about this half dollar I found? Why is the rim like this?
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    Lorenzian, Apr 4, 2013
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  3. Lorenzian

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  6. cpm9ball

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    It appears to be a Partial Collar Strike, also nicknamed Railroad Rim. This occurs when the collar is only partially raised around the coin. Nice find!

    Chris
     
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  7. Hobo

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    Congrats! That's a nice railroad rim you have there and it is worth a good premium.
     
    Hobo, Apr 4, 2013
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  8. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    OK......now you guys got's to 'splain 'Railroad Rim'........:)
     
    green18, Apr 4, 2013
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  9. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Once the planchet has entered the coining chamber, the collar is supposed to rise in order to form the (reeded) edge. If for some reason, it doesn't rise all the way, the metal will flow over the top of the collar forming an unreeded edge.

    Chris
     
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    non_cents Well-Known Member

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  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Bless you Chris......:) I've often heard the term but have never had it properly explained......:)
     
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