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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 4339078, member: 84179"]You said in the previous post</p><p><br /></p><p><i><span style="color: #660033">4) I have given at least 5 reasons why I think it could be mint error....</span></i></p><p><br /></p><p>You HAVE NOT given 5 reasons on how this happened at the mint. You have given NONE!! THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU!! In order for it to be a mint error, you need to explain how this could occur in the AT THE MINT! You're explanation that it isn't worth the effort for somebody to do this on metal working equipment, DOES NOT mean that it is a mint error</p><p><br /></p><p>Was it due to the die making process? Was it a defective planchet? Was it something that occurred during striking? THIS is the explanation/theory you need to answer. Even if you don't completely understand the minting process, you can at least posit some plausible ideas. The minting process is well documented. It's easy to do some research and prove to yourself that this could not occur. The members that are telling you it's not an error, know the minting process. They are trying to teach you that it can't occur at the mint. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you really want to learn, as you say, then this is the way to do it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry, but I'm done with trying to help and I hope you haven't alienated too many other helpful members. Best of luck on your future collecting endeavors[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 4339078, member: 84179"]You said in the previous post [I][COLOR=#660033]4) I have given at least 5 reasons why I think it could be mint error....[/COLOR][/I] You HAVE NOT given 5 reasons on how this happened at the mint. You have given NONE!! THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU!! In order for it to be a mint error, you need to explain how this could occur in the AT THE MINT! You're explanation that it isn't worth the effort for somebody to do this on metal working equipment, DOES NOT mean that it is a mint error Was it due to the die making process? Was it a defective planchet? Was it something that occurred during striking? THIS is the explanation/theory you need to answer. Even if you don't completely understand the minting process, you can at least posit some plausible ideas. The minting process is well documented. It's easy to do some research and prove to yourself that this could not occur. The members that are telling you it's not an error, know the minting process. They are trying to teach you that it can't occur at the mint. If you really want to learn, as you say, then this is the way to do it. Sorry, but I'm done with trying to help and I hope you haven't alienated too many other helpful members. Best of luck on your future collecting endeavors[/QUOTE]
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