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Is this an error
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Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:20 pmby reddirtcoins
So I can't find anything about this googling but since the ripple stands out and these are in fine shape I thought I would ask for thoughts..
I also notice the ripple on the back of the coin
Re: Is this an error
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Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:54 amby dan53
The coin may have been heated.
Re: Is this an error
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Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:40 pmby daviscfad
looks kinda like a waffled affect but i dont know. Need clear and closer pictures
Re: Is this an error
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Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:53 pmby reddirtcoins
need to find a better way to get a good clean closeup... but here is a try at it.
I will say holding it in the light you can see the light bend as you turn the coin so no doubt it is a ripple (waffle).
I just can't find out anything about keeping it.. I think it passes as an error but not sure.
Re: Is this an error
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Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:59 pmby totalcount
I've seen similar ripples in early 70's halves. None anywhere near as pronounced as yours though. I don't know the cause, maybe die deterioration or metal flow when it was struck???
Re: Is this an error
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Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:15 pmby dan53
Does anyone else think it was heated?
Re: Is this an error
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Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:58 pmby abe
I believe totalcount nailed it with die deterioration or worn out die, which ever one prefers.
Re: Is this an error
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Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:28 pmby daviscfad
This is a planchet error if it is one. The die has nothing to do with it i don't think
Re: Is this an error
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Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:29 pmby daviscfad
Show us a pic of reverse