VEDS Example of 1954-S RPM-015

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by rmpsrpms, Jun 15, 2022.

  1. rmpsrpms

    rmpsrpms Lincoln Maniac

    I was looking through some 1954-S BU Rolls and found this VEDS example. I noticed the VEDS quality of the coin before I saw that it was an RPM that I did not recognize, but checking on VV I found it:

    http://www.varietyvista.com/02a LC RPMs Vol 1/1954SRPM015.htm

    This particular coin is an earlier die state than the VV coin, but still the same die stage.

    I shot the coin in High Resolution and posted it to EasyZoom for viewing. Check it out here:

    https://easyzoom.com/image/343176/album/0/4?mode=manage

    This RPM is a very shallow-punched type which probably does not exist into LDS. This is similar to a few others like 55-S RPM #1, 53-S RPM #26, etc. I would assume the extra punches on these coins were not "full", but instead were "setup" punches before the main punch, or possibly "bounces" after the main punch. Any way they were made, they would be quickly removed by die wear or abrasion.
     
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  3. GH#75

    GH#75 Trying to get 8 hours of sleep in 4. . .

    Amazing pictures! Thanks for posting.
     
  4. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    A great find and excellent images show the RPM very clearly.
     
  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Great way to photograph coin! :joyful:
     
  6. Dave Waterstraat

    Dave Waterstraat Well-Known Member

    Excellent image as always Ray!:)
     
  7. kSigSteve

    kSigSteve Active Member

    Such remarkable photos. I have seen a lot of your work and the details always blow me away.

    This is just incredible!
     
  8. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    Okay, I'm not a cent collector and haven't had my second cup of coffee and my meds are messing with my head, but what the heck is VEDS?
     
  9. Raizac

    Raizac Well-Known Member

    (variety early die stage) i think am not 100% sure.or (very early die stage)
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2022
  10. Raizac

    Raizac Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Jun 17, 2022
  11. rmpsrpms

    rmpsrpms Lincoln Maniac

    VEDS is "Very Early Die State". This is essentially a new die, not showing much if any wear. As the die wears it progresses to EDS "Early Die State" to MDS "Mid Die State" to LDS "Late Die State" to VLDS "Very Late Die State".

    Die State is different from Die Stage. Die Stage takes specific die markers into account, such as gouges, breaks, cracks, deep scratches, etc.
     
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