rim fins

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by spb111982, Aug 3, 2011.

  1. spb111982

    spb111982 Member

    Did they make buisness strike wheat pennys with the sharp rim fin on the edges like on the proofs
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Based on the wording of your post I don't think you understand what a fin is. A fin, or finning as it's more commonly called, is nothing but excess metal that squeezes up between the die and the collar when a coin is struck with too much pressure. Finning, while common at times, is an accident. It is by no means intentional or by design on either Proofs or business strike coins. But it is sometimes found on both Proofs and business strike coins.

    There is however a diagnostic that is unique to Proof coins - that being that they always have sharp, squared off corners on the rim. Business strike coins on the other hand have rounded or beveled corners on the rim.
     
  4. zach67005

    zach67005 Active Member

    Why not just ask in the thread you started yesterday? I'm assuming this is in reference to the coin you posted already.
     
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