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1997-P Rosie exergue issue

Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Rev exergue is really uneven, the clad layer is all there but not smooth. Bad planchet before the strike? Don't think it's a strike thru cause the letters are not affected. Obv is fine. Let me know, thanks. Peace

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    JBKJBK Posts: 14,788 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 30, 2018 5:41PM

    What is an "exergue"? :/

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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,539 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looked it up:

    ex·ergue
    /ekˈsərɡ,eɡˈzərɡ,ˈeksərɡ,ˈeɡzərɡ/Submit
    noun
    noun: exergue; plural noun: exergues
    a small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side.

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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,689 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "A small space or inscription below the principal emblem on a coin or medal, usually on the reverse side."

    I had to look that up too -- good grief :|

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    JBKJBK Posts: 14,788 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I guess school is in session! A lesson in coin terminology disguised as an innocent "is this an error thread". :p

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am a scrabble afficionado and ya gotta know lots of words with x's in them in order to win. Besides that's what the coin background is called. There's gonna be a quiz later.

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    ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here they are for easy viewing :)

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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,689 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks PF - now what is the yellow stuff? Ureeen?

    Seriously, was hoping there would be an expert opinion here by now (prolly all over at the drinks thread) -- it's a curious defect. :)

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    maplemanmapleman Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Namvet69 said:
    I am a scrabble afficionado and ya gotta know lots of words with x's in them in order to win. Besides that's what the coin background is called. There's gonna be a quiz later.

    Ditto on scrabble. It' a keeper.

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    Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Soak it in acetone and see what happens.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like defective planchet....on older coins it would be rusted dies... Cheers, RickO

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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,413 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks to be a slightly mis-aligned die to begin with. The coin has a rough surface probably due to a worn overused die.

    I think that is what you're asking. This is what an exergue looks like on a Buffalo Nickel. The denomination was protected from premature wear by putting it in an "exergue".

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I soaked it in acetone, the green waxy goo is gone, nothing else changed. I agree with defective planchet. Thanks all and Happy New Year

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    JBKJBK Posts: 14,788 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So the extragoo came off the exergue? :p

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, yes it did. Goo be gone. Wife and I are watching Springstein on Hollywood on Netflix and he is superb. Do yourself a favor cause it's a free concert. Happy New Year

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