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<p>[QUOTE="mikediamond, post: 1351073, member: 1859"]I'm not sure what you're referring to. The proto-rim should be flattened where the other cent overlaps it. This would be true regardless of whether the incuse impression is pre-strike or post-strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>The level of proof demanded of such an error should be exceptionally high. While such an error is possible, it's quite unlikely. You've got a flipover mirror "brockage" on the obverse face and a rough surface on the reverse face that is not from contact with another planchet. So you've got three elements stacked on top of each other and none of the expected increase in striking pressure. In fact, the strike is quite weak, judging from the lack of expansion and incomplete nature of the "brockage". The whole thing smells.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mikediamond, post: 1351073, member: 1859"]I'm not sure what you're referring to. The proto-rim should be flattened where the other cent overlaps it. This would be true regardless of whether the incuse impression is pre-strike or post-strike. The level of proof demanded of such an error should be exceptionally high. While such an error is possible, it's quite unlikely. You've got a flipover mirror "brockage" on the obverse face and a rough surface on the reverse face that is not from contact with another planchet. So you've got three elements stacked on top of each other and none of the expected increase in striking pressure. In fact, the strike is quite weak, judging from the lack of expansion and incomplete nature of the "brockage". The whole thing smells.[/QUOTE]
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