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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;usmc60, post: 2910495, member: 76739&quot;]Kurt this is where I&#039;ve got my information.</p><p>BY SUSAN HEADLEY</p><p><br /></p><p>How Do the Reeds Get on the Edge of the Coin?</p><p>Those small grooves that that you find on the edge of a coin are usually added during the striking process.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coin dies produce the obverse and the reverse of the coin. In order to hold the coin securely during the striking process, a metal collar that is the exact diameter of the coin is placed in between the two coin dies. A planchet is placed on top of the anvil die and held securely by the collar.</p><p>The collar has a series of small grooves already carved into it. When the planchet is struck at tremendous pressure, the coin tries to expand out the side but is held in place by the collar. The tiny grooves on the collar are now transferred to the edge of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another method used to impart reeding and other edge adornments is to strike the coin first and then put it through a milling machine which will add the reeds or other design to the edge of the coin. This is usually done by rolling and squeezing the coin in between two metal strips that have the grooves or other design engraved on them.</p><p><br /></p><p>And according to Mr. Moffat. All Planchet&#039;s&nbsp; get a light coating of oil so they do not get stuck in the collar. Which I was unaware of this fact until I talked to the man.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Kurt I have to be honest with you I&#039;ve actually learned some things about some of my coins. And have confirmed a couple of my theories.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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