Anyone have some images of a **ROLLED EDGE** error coin?

Insider2

I've heard of these but would like to see some examples please

Whitney77

Think I've heard of it too, but sorry nothing from me... I'd like to see one myself so far all I've found is the usual (die cracks/cuds) I did find a nickel with doubled America as well as one that appears to have been in the beginning of being made into a ring but someone decided it was too much work... I've been at this I guess a year and have recently gotten a bit more in depth since I've learned more... so the doubled nickel I guess was my first 'big' find on my own (I have an older relative who has a major collection so I've learned some from him but mostly googling examples of error coins)

lkeigwin

@insider2, can you describe the error?

I'm sure you're not talking about coins whose edges have been rolled from tumbling around a dryer (since they're not errors).

Nor are you wondering about roll-wrapping flaws. (I have a nice example.)

Are you referring to errors from rolling mills?
Lance.

RogerB

The term "rolled edge" was falsely applied to some 1907 Saint-Gaudens Eagles that have a normal rim compared to the knife rim found on the small number of pieces with periods on the reverse.

This false term comes from --- drum roll srerererererereres --- the very lovely Wally Breen.

[See Renaissance of American Coinage 1905-1908 for facts and details.]

Moxie15

@lkeigwin said:
@insider2, can you describe the error?

I'm sure you're not talking about coins whose edges have been rolled from tumbling around a dryer (since they're not errors).

Lance.

As one of my former jobs I tore apart all manor of appliances, including dryers. I found literally thousands of coins in dryers, I even once found a ten dollar bill. Not one single coin I ever found had an edge rolled like what so many on this and other forums hold up as "dryer coins". I have to call BS on the whole phenomenon of dryer coins. The edge was damaged another way in my mind.

JoeCorrado

My interest is piqued. Sounds like a term that professional collectors might best understand or describe- but not me.

I would be interested in seeing a photo as well that shows what a "rolled edge" really looks like. In my mind it is a coin that has the edge/ridge crimped or folded over maybe?

If anybody has a photo, please share.

MrEureka

I've never heard the term used with respect to errors.

ricko

I have only heard this term applied to coins being formed for jewelry... and that would be PMD...Cheers, RickO

Aegis3

Are you thinking of a "rolling fold"?

Insider2

@Aegis3 said:
Are you thinking of a "rolling fold"?

Possibly? Not interested in altered edges or PMD. Finally got an image of something unusual:

The coin shows no evidence of damage. Possibly a lamination but I cannot touch the coin. Appears that something sheared a part of the rim. If this were common there would be images and description all over the web.

Thanks for replies!

MedalCollector

@Insider2 said:

@Aegis3 said:
Are you thinking of a "rolling fold"?

Possibly? Not interested in altered edges or PMD. Finally got an image of something unusual:

The coin shows no evidence of damage. Possibly a lamination but I cannot touch the coin. Appears that something sheared a part of the rim. If this were common there would be images and description all over the web.

Thanks for replies!

How is this an error? That is post-strike movement of metal.

Even if it was originally a rim burr, it would be difficult to tell due to the damage incurred after the strike.