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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pondering_Infinity, post: 3458605, member: 101452&quot;][USER=44615]@paddyman98[/USER] </p><p>Finning does seem correct...... Thank you very much. I think I finally have my answer despite the naysayers...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6"><b><b>Abnormally</b> Strong Strike:</b></font></p><p><font size="6"><b>Finning</b></font></p><p>Definition: A fin is a thin flange that extends vertically from the rim/edge junction of a coin struck within the collar.&nbsp; It is caused by excessive striking pressure or a localized increase in striking pressure caused by slight die tilt.&nbsp; The extra pressure causes coin metal to squeeze into the narrow gap between die neck and collar.&nbsp; Fins can develop on either face or both faces simultaneously.&nbsp; A fin may encircle a coin or may be restricted to one pole.&nbsp; The latter is the kind typically produced by die tilt.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.error-ref.com/finning/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.error-ref.com/finning/" rel="nofollow">http://www.error-ref.com/finning/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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