Does anyone know what Fins are ?

OK, so I have this Nickel in MS condition ( my opinion ) . It has a very high rim all the way around . I did some research and found this .... huh ... who would of thought ? ?

Definition: A fin is a thin flange that extends vertically from the rim/edge junction of a coin struck within the collar. It is caused by excessive striking pressure or a localized increase in striking pressure caused by slight die tilt. The extra pressure causes coin metal to squeeze into the narrow gap between die neck and collar.

 

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Interesting bit of info... Thanks!

 

==> http://www.error-ref.com/finning/

and here ==> https://www.cointalk.com/threads/finned-rim-explained-6000th-post.290930/

 

TY clawcoins . Mine goes all way around as you drag your nail along the edge . It's not real high but much more than a regular Nickel .

 

"Fins" is a common nickname for the Miami Dolphins football team.

 

They help fish swim.
Seriously, you will also see the higher ones folded over

 

Colloquial term for a five dollar bill in Capone's Chicago. Half a saw-buck.

 

I also have a high-fin rim nickel in my collection. Rim pretty high, but covers only part of the nickel. NGC labels it as "excess pressure strike".

 

Correct. Excessive Pressure Strike causes Finning.

 

@SensibleSal66
Here is an old thread of mine from 2017
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/finned-rim-explained-6000th-post.290930/

 

Thanks for the weblink. I am no expert in finning errors. However, since NGC labels it as "Excessive Pressure Strike", I would tend to believe this is a finning instead.

 

I agree.. That is Finning.

 

sounds like a fishing term

 

I thought a "fin" was slang for a five dollar bill . . . . .

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The 1959 Cadillac had fins

 

Fin was also a slang term for a $5 bill

 

A fin is a person from Finland lol

 

Same with the Impala, El Camino.